Bayside Trail
Learn about what you can see and do while hiking the Bayside Trail at Cabrillo National Monument.
1-2 Hours Year-round
National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument is a National Monument in California. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.
California National Monument America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
Credit / Debit cards are preferred. We will be moving to a cashless park, but no timetable has been set yet. Passes are valid for 7 days from the date of purchase.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $20 | Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers. |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $15 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. |
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Groups of up to 4 people walking in or on bicycles are capped at $20 total. |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $30 | 1 to 6 / ($30) |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $45 | 7 to 25 / ($45) |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $45 | 7 to 25 / ($45) |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | 26 or more / ($100) |
| Entrance - Non-commercial Groups | $20 | Organized Non-Commercial Groups include church groups, college/school groups, scouts, service organizations, military, etc. |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here.
Things to do
Coastal Trail
Learn about hiking the Coastal Trail at Cabrillo National Monument!
30-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Oceanside Trail
The Oceanside Trail significantly increases recreational opportunities by providing an entirely new trail that increases the park’s trail network by over 20% while also offering a car-free mode of access to the tidepool area.
45-60 Minutes
See all 6 things to do in Cabrillo →
Activities the NPS lists for Cabrillo.
BikingRoad BikingHikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The park is open 365 days a year including holidays from 9 am until 5 pm. The Bayside Trail and the Oceanside Trail close at 4pm. The tidepools and the Coastal Trail close at 4:30pm.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: Check the current weather from the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between…
Contact and directions
- Phone
- (619) 523-4285
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
- Coordinates
- 32.6723, -117.2416· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center and View Building | Mon 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Tue 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Wed 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM | 6195234285 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Nearest other NPS sites
Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.