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Cabrillo National Monument

Attraction Type: 
off-beat

The spot where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo made history in 1542 by becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. The Cabrillo National Monument tells his story with a visitor centre showing the film "In Search of Cabrillo" alongside an exhibit hall presenting Cabrillo's life and times. The park is also home to a wealth of cultural and natural resources, and offers stunning views of San Diego and the harbour.

Address: 
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive,
San Diego,
CA,
United Kingdom
Telephone: 
+1 619 557 5450.
Website: 
www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm
Opening times: 

Daily 0900-1700.

Admission fees: 

$5 per person or $10 per passenger vehicle.

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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