Cabrillo National Monument (San Diego)

Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $20 per vehicle (pass valid 7 days) · $15 motorcycle · $10 per person on foot/bike (15 & under free) · Cabrillo Annual Pass $35.

Address1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

HoursPark daily 9am–5pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; Visitor Center 10am–4pm weekdays, 10am–5pm weekends; tidepools close 4:30pm

Prices$20 per vehicle (pass valid 7 days) · $15 motorcycle · $10 per person on foot/bike (15 & under free) · Cabrillo Annual Pass $35

Price notespriceVal is the per-vehicle private-vehicle permit, not a per-person price (NPS fees page).

Age notesNo official age guidance for the exhibits; entrance is per vehicle, and individuals 15 & under are free (NPS fees page).

BookingNo reservation is required for general entry (NPS).

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityThe NPS brochure states the visitor center, films, exhibits, Kelp Forest and Whale Overlook, and harbor overlooks are wheelchair-accessible.

ParkingOn-site lots; parking is covered by the entrance pass

AccessibilityNPS publishes dedicated accessibility pages for Cabrillo: deaf/hearing services (ASL interpreters, signing rangers, open-captioned films, assistive listening devices, one-way portable microphones), blind/vision services (tactile models, audio-described films, tactile maps, audio wayside signs), mobility (accessible pathways, parking, restrooms and wheelchairs) and cognitive needs (quiet areas, sensory-friendly options, clear signage). Contact the park ahead at 619-523-4285 for anything specific; the free Access Pass is issued at the fee station with ID and proof of disability.

Verified perk: NPS Free Entrance Days 2026All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee offer free admission to US citizens and residents on the 2026 fee-free dates: February 16, May 25, June 14, July 3–5, August 25, September 17, October 27 and November 11. The next date after this verification is Veterans Day, November 11, 2026.

Verified perk: Every Kid Outdoors — free 4th Grade Pass (America the Beautiful)US 4th graders are eligible for a free America the Beautiful 4th Grade Pass covering entrance fees (listed on the Cabrillo fees page). The same page lists the other America the Beautiful passes that apply at Cabrillo, including free Military and Access (permanent disability) passes and discounted Senior passes.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Cabrillo National Monument — San Diego, California

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