Enjoy the sweeping views from atop the tower in celebration of the establishment of the National Park Service.
 
On Open Tower Days, you can experience the lighthouse with a half-hour guided tour between 10:00am - 3:30pm. The guided tours are the only way to access the top tower of the lighthouse and will give participants a glimpse into life at this lighthouse station between 1855 - 1891. Tickets will be available on the day of the event, first come first serve. Please stop by the ticketing table near the lighthouse earlier in the day to ensure a ticket time. All participants must stop by the ticketing table to obtain ticket.
For those who do not wish to climb to the top tower, you will still be able to experience the kitchen of the lighthouse with historic interpreters. All activities are available at no additional cost to the entrance fee.

Open Tower Day

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.

Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.

Entrance - Private Vehicle

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Motorcycle

Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Groups of up to 4 people walking in or on bicycles are capped at $20 total.

Individuals 15 years old and younger are admitted free of charge.

Entrance - Per Person

Commercial Entrance - Sedan

Commercial Entrance - Van

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

Organized Non-Commercial Groups include church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, military, etc.
Vehicles with a capacity of 16 or less are charged the $20.00 vehicle permit fee. Vehicles with 17 or more seats will instead be charged the $10 per person individual rate for any passengers that are not free. The total fee charged for an Organized Non-Commercial Group will not exceed $100 per vehicle.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups

Rocky Intertidal Zone

Sunset at Cabrillo

Dusk at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Spring flowers in front of Old Point Loma Lighthouse

Old Point Loma Lighthouse

View from Cabrillo

Pelican Point

Cabrillo

The park is open 365 days a year including holidays from 9 am until 5 pm. 
The Bayside Trail and the Oceanside Trail close at 4pm. The tidepools and the Coastal Trail close at 4:30pm.

Open Tower Day

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