Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Current Conditions

• Park rangers are available during park hours at 619-523-4285 to answer questions about the park and provide Junior Ranger activities as requested.
• Visitors should come prepared to pack out their own trash, and bring enough food and water for their group.
• The road to the tidepools may be closed if the area hits capacity in order to maintain conditions appropriate for social distancing. The road to the tidepool area will be closed (usually around 30 minutes) until sufficient capacity in the parking areas becomes available. This temporary closure of the road allows for traffic to flow freely and allows a more pleasant experience for the visitor by reducing the number of people and reducing the damage to the fragile ecosystem. Please plan your trips to allow for this delay, and thank you for your patience.

 

Superintendent Jodi Bailey's signature approving the Closure Order #20-003 for Cabrillo National Monument on March 26, 2024

 

Cabrillo Sea Cave Closed

The Cabrillo Sea Cave is located within a closed area of the park. The Sea Cave and nearby area have been closed since the 1980s due to extremely dangerous conditions and to comply with the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Entry into this area is not permitted at any time. Violators are subject to federal fines and sentencing.

Marine mammals use this area and are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Approaching and/or disturbing marine mammals (i.e., seals and sea lions) and their young is not allowed. Doing so is a violation of the Act, and violators are subject to fines and sentencing.

The cave was created by sudden and catastrophic sandstone erosion and rock falls. Periodic bluff collapse is constant along the California coast. To avoid injury, stay back from cliff edges and do not walk under overhangs or along the base of escarpment faces.

 

Cabrillo National Monument

Cabrillo National Monument is a smoke-free and trash-free park, committed to preserving its natural beauty and ensuring a clean environment for all visitors.

Smoke-Free Policy

All areas of the park are closed to smoking, which includes tobacco cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and vaping. Please respect this policy to help maintain a healthy environment for everyone.

Trash-Free Initiative

In November 2010, Cabrillo National Monument became a "trash-free" park by removing 95% of the garbage cans and recycling bins from the grounds. Visitors are encouraged to pack out whatever they bring in to help us maintain this initiative and keep the park clean.