The beautiful Old Point Loma Lighthouse and the nearby Assistant Keepers Quarters building at Cabrillo National Monument.
I’ve visited Cabrillo National Monument many times over the years. I’ve blogged about it on several occasions. It’s one of the most wonderful places in San Diego.
Today, September 30, is National Public Lands Day, so admission to Cabrillo National Monument was free all day.
I grabbed my camera, jumped into my car and drove this morning to the tip of the Point Loma peninsula. Once again, I wanted to enjoy some amazing views and a pleasant walk above the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. Most of my time was spent around the Old Point Loma Lighthouse.
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The historic Old Point Loma Lighthouse is a major attraction at Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego.Visitor to Cabrillo National Monument looks up at the lighthouse.Built in 1855 at the end of the Point Loma peninsula, above the entrance to San Diego Bay, the old lighthouse used to guide sailors to safety with a powerful fresnel lens.Walking around the old lighthouse is a wonderful experience, with amazing views in all directions.The cluster of trees near the Old Point Loma Lighthouse are rare Torrey pines, which are native to this region.Walking along the cliffside trail north of the lighthouse.Someone sits high above the blue Pacific Ocean enjoying the cool breeze and natural beauty.South of the lighthouse, people walk toward the gray whale migration overlook.Visitors to Cabrillo National Monument scan the watery horizon for ships and whales.A park ranger and volunteers were removing non-native plants among dry stalks of California sunflower and buckwheat. Invasive species can crowd out native species.People approach the handsome lighthouse from the south.Photo of Old Point Loma Lighthouse, the small museum beside it and the large Rain Catchment Basin.Visitors to San Diego are strongly encouraged to enjoy some time at Cabrillo National Monument. It’s a very special place, with many paths to walk.
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3 thoughts on “Walking around the Old Point Loma Lighthouse.”
Such memories! I grew up just outside the gate that closes Catalina after dark. Many times my friends and I would ride our bikes down here and hang out on the grounds. Before the visitor center was built, admission was free, you could freely climb into the light tower, and the locals called it the “Old Spanish Lighthouse.;” I thought Spain had built it until the mid-60s. Classic stuff!
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Such memories! I grew up just outside the gate that closes Catalina after dark. Many times my friends and I would ride our bikes down here and hang out on the grounds. Before the visitor center was built, admission was free, you could freely climb into the light tower, and the locals called it the “Old Spanish Lighthouse.;” I thought Spain had built it until the mid-60s. Classic stuff!
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Great info and great memories!
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What a beautiful lighthouse and setting 🙂
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