Cabrillo National Monument: Point Loma Tidepools and Bluffs Trail
About This Trail
The Bluffs trail at Cabrillo National Monument is a fun and easy one mile out and back trail. There are a lot of stairs and steep cliffs on the edge of the trail to watch out for, but overall the kids really love hiking this trail and the views are gorgeous! End your hike at the Point Loma tidepools. You should check the tide charts online before you plan your trip because if you go at high tide you won’t be able to get to the tidepools. Once you are done here, you can spend the rest of your day exploring the rest of the Cabrillo National Monument!
Restroom: There are pit toilets in the parking lot next to the trailhead.
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 45 ft. |
| Carrier needed | Yes |
| Stroller friendly | No |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Spotty |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | No |
| Camping Nearby | No |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
Yes |
Trail highlights
Fun trail with tidepools to explore!
Fee & Parking Details
To enter Cabrillo National Monument, you need to pay $15 per car. Once you pass the toll booth, take your first right down a very big hill. After you make a sharp right turn at the bottom of the hill, the parking lot will be on your left.
Trail Contributor
Hike it Baby member since spring 2016. Past HiB Orange County CA Branch Ambassador. Current HiB San Diego CA Branch Ambassador. Current National Team volunteer for Community Values, HiB30 Challenge Prizes, Mentor, and Ambassador Continued Education teams.
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About The Guide
Hike it Baby Family Trail Guide is an online resource to help families with children source trails that little legs can hike and parents can feel comfortable with. Hike details are sourced and have been hiked by families who participate in our community. Our contributors do their best to give you all the details they can, but if something is missed, you can reach out to the contributor and offer suggestions for them to add to make it a better trail description for all. This guide was built with a generous 3-year partnership with L.L Bean. Like Hike it Baby, L.L Bean believes that helping get families into nature from birth on is key to healthier, happier communities.
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