Location
Key Information
| 0.02 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 0.65 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
Boundary: NOAA MPA Center (Unmodified)
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October 2023
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Purpose
The Cabrillo National Monument rests protected on 160 acres at the southernmost tip of the Point Loma Peninsula, which is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, San Diego Bay on the east, and urban development in the north. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542. The rocky intertidal zone on the western side hosts flowery anemones, elusive octopi, spongy deadman's fingers, and a myriad of other creatures.
Species of Concern: Multiple
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
1. Fishing is prohibited.
2. Recreational water-related activities such as boating, wading, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, jet skiing and surfing are prohibited.
3. The Superintendent has designated the southernmost section of the park’s tidepool area as critical habitat and closed it to public entry. The closed area extends west 300 yards below mean low tide lower water level and will be clearly posted with Area Closed signs and reflectors.
4. The area which lies west of Gatchell Road, Sea Cove Parking and Coast View Parking from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Facility is closed to the public. Included in this area is a sea cave. This closure extends to any manner of entry into the cave, whether through the sea level entrances or through the collapsed ceiling.
5. The use of the tidepools by groups is not to exceed 120 persons per day on weekdays, and 40 persons per day on weekends and holidays, any time the low tide is 0.7 or lower during park hours. On weekends and holidays groups must car pool.
6. Launching, landing or operating an unmanned aircraft, or remote vehicle from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Cabrillo National Monument is prohibited except as approved in writing by the Superintendent.
Allowed
Vessel operation may be granted by permit under conditions set forth by the Superintendent.