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Point Loma is often overlooked by visitors to San Diego. It is the peninsula at the north west end of the San Diego bay.
Along this piece of land there are mostly residentual areas, but also there is the Cabrillo National Monument marking the place Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo first landed and discovered what we know as San Diego. This National monument includes the original lighthouse--which didn't work as it was too high and our traditional "marine layer" obscurred it's light--there are also a film auditorium, a large Park Headquarters offering books, flags and many other souvenirs for purchase. Outside, the headquarters there is a broad viewing deck and not only can you see the lay of the bay and surrounding land, information boards show the different types of boats, and birds to be seen on the bay. One of these boards even gives names to all the hill and mountian peaks in view. There is an entrance fee which includes parking and can be used for the whole week.
Below the Monument on the west side of the peninsula, a road leads down to the present, working lighthouse and the fascinating tide pools. This is a great place to take kids in the summer--or even winter if you are brave--where they'd have a chance of finding sea life caught in the pools left during low tide.
For more information see my Cabrillo National Monument page.
Fort Rosecrans Cemetery is the Navy's western version of Arlington. I've never searched for famous names here--it is my dad, I go to visit--but the Cemetery is open to the public, it is a great place to meditate and the views are awesome. For more information see my Fort Rosecrans page. Leave a Comment
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Extending south into the Pacific Ocean and curving along San Diego Bay is Point Loma peninsula, the land first discovered by Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo (statue in picture), while sailing for Spain in 1542. Atop Point Loma stand the Cabrillo National Monument and Old Point Loma lighthouse, both offering impressive, panoramic views of San Diego Bay, Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Coronado, the Embarcadero and downtown San Diego. Leave a Comment Directions: by car - From Interstate Highways I-5 South or I-8 West, take the Rosecrans exit (also known as State Highway 209). Stay on Rosecrans into Point Loma to Canon Street; turn right onto Canon. Take a left onto Catalina and follow it to the end.Website: http://www.nps.gov/cabr/
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Shelter Island is a small island just of point Loma on the bay side, it has a marina, numerous hotels and restaurants. Its includes this Chinese Bell and also great views across the bay to downtown San Diego Leave a Comment Directions: Point Loma
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What a workout, but definitely worth it. Definitely check it out.
Several different ways to get there; check with your hotel or google online for Pt Loma/Cabrillo National Monument bike ride. Leave a Comment
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Because we have friends associated with Point Loma Nazarene University, we took a drive to the Point Loma area to see what they had talked about so much. We enjoyed the ocean front as well as several historical landmarks and seeing the campus. Directions: Point Loma area of San Diego
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Point Loma is an area which overlooks the main San Diego district. Located here is an historic lighthouse and a modern lighthouse. The area is taken care of by the National Parks Service which looks after the Cabrillo National Monument. There is a visitor center here as well as access to the old lighthouse. The walk down to the new lighthouse is also very pleasant. Leave a Comment Address: Point LomaDirections: Car From Interstate Highways I-5 South or I-8 West, take the Rosecrans exit (also known as State Highway 209). Stay on Rosecrans into Point Loma to Canon Street; turn right onto Canon. Take a left onto Catalina and follow it to the end.Website: http://www.nps.gov/cabr/
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The waves crash into the rocks of Point Loma throwing sea mist into the air and drowning out most other sounds. It is a breathtaking place place to enjoy the colors in the sky as the sun sets. For some it is is a spark for romance and for others it is a very calming/refreshing place to come to escape the rigors of life.
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There is a beautiful old light house that is manned by the US Coast Guard located on the Monument grounds. Directions: Cabrillo National Monument
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Once at the lighthouse, take
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