National Monument · California, United States
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument is a national monument in California, United States, covering 160 acres (65 ha), established in 1913.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Established | 1913 |
| Coordinates | 32.6731° N, 117.2386° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument (Spanish: Monumento nacional Cabrillo) is a U.S. national monument at the southern tip of the Point Loma peninsula in San Diego, California. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States. The site was designated as California Historical Landmark #56 in 1932. The area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- San Diego International Airport (SAN) · San Diego, United States · 5.0 miles away
- General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) · Tijuana, Mexico · 18.1 miles away
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) · Santa Ana, United States · 78.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cabrillo National Monument?
Cabrillo National Monument is in California, United States (32.6731° N, 117.2386° W).
When was Cabrillo National Monument established?
Cabrillo National Monument was established in 1913, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Cabrillo National Monument?
Cabrillo National Monument covers 160 acres (65 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrillo_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cabr/ — Official park page.