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Cabrillo National Monument
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Kids of all ages can earn a Junior Ranger badge from Cabrillo National Monument!
 

Be a Junior Ranger!

Hey kids!  Want to learn more about Cabrillo National Monument, and earn a cool badge?  Click here to go to our Junior Ranger page! 

 

What Did Cabrillo eat?

One of the essential foods that Cabrillo brought along for the voyage was the notorious biscuit called hardtack.  Click here to download a recipe that you can make at home!

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Meet "Wes" the Western Fence Lizard
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Old Point Loma Lighthouse  

Did You Know?
Did you know that the Old Point Loma Lighthouse at Cabrillo National Monument was only in service for 36 years? Due to its hilltop location, the light was frequently obscured by low clouds and fog, forcing construction of a new lighthouse closer to the water.

Last Updated: August 26, 2008 at 13:33 EST