Cabrillo National Monument and the annual Cabrillo Festival

Cabrillo National Monument on the Point Loma peninsula commemorates Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo’s 1542 landing and interprets San Diego’s maritime and cultural history. The park includes a visitor center, historic lighthouse, and intertidal tide pools that are important for public education about local marine life and history. The National Park Service and community partners host an annual Cabrillo Festival featuring historical demonstrations, multicultural performances, and educational programming tied to the monument’s history.