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Cabrillo National Monument
Traffic & Travel Tips
 
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Fog can appear suddenly during any time of year and dramatically change the landscape - and visibility.
 
  • Please watch for pedestrians while in Cabrillo National Monument.
  • Watch the roadways for wildlife – cottontails, squirrels, snakes, and lizards are frequently seen on the roads in and around the monument.
  • Fog, low clouds, or mist can occur at any time of the year and reduce visibility considerably.  Use headlights and caution.  
  • Catalina Blvd., the road approaching Cabrillo National Monument, has a maximum speed limit of 35 MPH.  The speed is reduced to 15 MPH as you near the entrance station.
  • The road leading to the tidepools, Cabrillo Road, has a maximum speed limit of 25 MPH.
  • Many bicyclists, walkers, and joggers use Catalina Blvd. and Cabrillo Memorial Drive daily.  Keep an eye out for them and use caution when they are nearby.
  • Please be aware that the monument is surrounded by Navy property, and access to those areas is strictly limited. 
  • Catalina Blvd. / Cabrillo Memorial Drive are also known as State Highway 209.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Did You Know?
Did you know that Pacific Gray Whales can dive to more than 200 feet and can stay underwater for as long as 20 minutes?

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST