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Cabrillo National Monument – In Sept., 1542, the
explorer Juan Cabrillo entered San Diego Bay, stayed for a few days, then
sailed up the coast. He was the first European to arrive at the west coast
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 Cabrillo
Statue and Visitor Center – At the Visitor Center, watch a film
about Cabrillo and look at the exhibits about early explorations. On a clear
day, you'll have stunning view of San Diego harbor from the Visitor Center. |
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Old
Point Loma Lighthouse – In the days of the sailing ships, the lighthouse
was an important beacon for ships entering San Diego Harbor. In the lighthouse,
see how the 19th century lighthouse keeper and family lived, with kerosene
lamps, compact rooms for the kids. Climb up the lighthouse stairs, to see
the powerful lens that sent out that bright beacon of light into the foggy
darkness. |
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Bayside
Trail – Stretch your legs on this two mile loop trail that meanders
around the point, with views in all direction of the harbor and Pacific
Ocean. You'll also see remains of concrete station bunkers for the big W.W.II
guns. |
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Whale
Overlook – Each year, from December to March, you can watch the
migration of the gray whales. Bring your binoculars, to try to spot these
wonderful creatures – they're covered with barnacles. If you don't
spot any whales, the exhibit at the overlook has a model of a gray whale
mother and calf. |
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Tide
pools – The tide pools are just a fascinating place to explore,
entire miniature worlds, inhabited with tiny marine life. Look for shore
crabs, sea anemones and bat stars. |
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Military
History Exhibit – After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the navy beefed
up the defenses on Point Loma, installing big six and sixteen inch guns
at Fort Rosecrans. The exhibit documents the coastal defenses on Point Loma
and gives you a feel of the war time scene – blackouts for the residents
and rumors that the enemy had landed in Malibu. |
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Shelter Island Park – The long promenade on Shelter Island
Park is a peaceful spot to watch the boats go by. Bring a picnic, play
in the playground, or just run around on the grass. |
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Sportfishing – San Diego has sport fishing for
families. Take a half day trip around Imperial Beach or La Jolla, or ¾
day trip to the Coronado Islands in Mexico. Fish for yellowtail, bonito,
rockfish, bass. No experience is necessary, you can rent the rod and reels,
and kids will enjoy reeling in those big fish. For the boat schedule and
more information for Point Loma Sportfishing, click
here. |
