Is Cabrillo National Monument open right now?
National Monument · CA
Open
Cabrillo National Monument is open.
Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States.
- Type
- National Monument
- State
- CA
- Nearest town
- San Diego
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About Cabrillo National Monument
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration.
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Visitor info
Address1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Hours| Mon | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tue | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wed | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thu | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fri | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sat | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sun | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Cabriilo National Monument Getting thereFROM DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO Take Harbor Drive past the airport Turn left onto Rosecrans Street Turn right onto Canon Street Turn left onto Catalina Blvd. (also known as Cabrillo Memorial Drive) Follow Catalina Blvd. all the way to the end
How we read this status
We derive Cabrillo National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.