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Recommended gear for this trail
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Salomon
Elixir Tour Mid WP
Waterproof mid-height boot ideal for rocky terrain
203.38 $
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Everything you need to know before you goWhen?
Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
Weather (next days)
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How much?
Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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What to bring?
Gear
- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
32.671977, -117.240934
Center
Not available
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know122.00 M
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Two main trails: the Coastal Trail (1 mile out-and-back, easy-moderate) with ocean views and tide pool access, and the Bayside Trail (2.5 miles round-trip, easy) following an old military road near the lighthouse.
The Coastal Trail takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. The Bayside Trail takes 1-2 hours for the full round-trip.
Yes, Cabrillo National Monument charges an entrance fee. America the Beautiful passes are accepted.
Dogs are permitted on leash in limited areas. Check current NPS regulations as restrictions apply to most trails within the monument.
Afternoons are best after marine layer clears, typically by midday. Avoid early mornings during 'June Gloom' (late spring/early summer) when fog makes surfaces damp.
Dramatic coastal views, native chaparral and sage scrub habitat, coastal birds, tide pools (with beach access depending on tides), and the historic Old Point Loma Lighthouse.
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