Coastal Trail @ Cabrillo National Monument - Optional Walk near Visitor Center

Let’s enjoy beautiful ocean views and the diversity of plant and wild life on the easy-to-moderate Coastal Trail. This is a one-mile round trip hike on uneven and rugged surfaces and includes steep stairs.

We will meet between 9:15 and 9:25am at Lot #2. I recommend arriving early as there may be a line to get in. Please allow time to drive, pay the fee, and find the meeting spot.

DIRECTIONS TO ENTRY BOOTH:

Enter this address in your navigation app to get to the entrance.— 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106. Turn right onto Cabrillo Rd after the booth.

Or

From southbound I-5
take Rosecrans Street (Calif. 209) exit; turn right on Cañon Street; turn left onto Catalina Blvd.

From northbound I-5
take Pacific Highway to Barnett, turn left on Rosecrans Street.

From westbound I-8
take Rosecrans Street exit; turn right on Cañon Street; turn left onto Catalina Blvd. Follow the signs to the park.

DIRECTIONS TO LOT #2:
After you show your pass or purchase one, turn right onto Cabrillo Rd. Descend the road until you get to the bottom where you will swerve to the right. Pass the New Pt. Loma Lighthouse and parking Lot #1. Continue on the road until you reach the 2nd parking lot. If the lot is full, continue to the next parking lot and walk to Lot #2.

FEES:
Visit the National Park Service website:
https://www.nps.gov/cabr/planyourvisit/fees.htm#america-the-beautiful-passes

Or get more info at the entry booth. Bring your ID.

One vehicle permit - $20
One individual permit by foot or bicycle - $10/person
Cabrillo National Monument Annual Pass - $35

Here are the fees/options for the America the Beautiful Pass- National Parks & Federal Recreation Lands Pass

Annual Pass (US Citizens) - $80
Senior Annual Pass (62+ years old) - $20
Senior Lifetime Pass (62+ years old) - $80

Military Annual Pass (Current US Military & dependents) - free

Military Lifetime Pass (Gold Star Family members & Veterans) - free

Access Pass (US Citizens & residents with permanent disability) - free

OPTIONAL:
You may leave the Meetup event after the hike or join some of us to see more scenic views, learn more about this historic site, and take a snack break near the Visitor Center and/or Old Lighthouse.

MORE NOTES:
Bring water to stay hydrated.
Wear sun protection.
Wear sturdy shoes.
Take your trash with you.
Keep your RSVPs current.
Enjoy!😉