San Diego
Point Loma
Cabrillo National Monument - In Sept., 1542, the explorer Juan Cabrillo entered San Diego Bay, stayed for a few days, then sailed up the coast. He was the first European to arrive at the west coast of the United States.
Cabrillo Statue and Visitor Center - At the Visitor Center, find out about what lives in the tidepools and other marine life.Old Point Loma Lighthouse - In the days of the sailing ships, the lighthouse was an important beacon for ships entering San Diego Harbor. In the lighthouse, see how the 19th century lighthouse keeper and family lived, with kerosene lamps, compact rooms for the kids. Climb up the lighthouse stairs, to see the powerful lens that sent out that bright beacon of light into the foggy darkness. Bayside Trail - Stretch your legs on this two mile loop trail that meanders around the point, with views in all direction of the harbor and Pacific Ocean. You'll also see remains of concrete station bunkers for the big W.W.II guns.Whale Overlook - Each year, in December to early February, you can watch the
migration of the gray whales going south. Bring binoculars to spot these
wonderful creatures.Tide pools - Look for shore crabs, sea anemones, turban snails, and bat stars. Here's a mini-field guide of the tide pools.Shelter Island Park - The long promenade on Shelter Island Park is a peaceful spot to watch the boats go by. Bring a picnic, play in the playground, or just run around on the grass.
La Playa Beach (Kellogg's Beach) - This is the perfect bayside beach for families, especially with little ones. Flat sand beach, play in the water (no waves), bring a picnic supper. Beach is located between McCall and Kellogg's Streets.
