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San Diego - Point Loma |
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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 west coast of the United States. | ||
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Visitor Center – At the Visitor Center, find out about what lives in the tidepools and other marine life. |
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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. |
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| 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 WWII
guns. |
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| Whale watch
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. |
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| Tide
pools – Look for shore
crabs, sea anemones, turban snails, and bat stars. Download a mini-field guide of the tide pools. |
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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. |
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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. |
