Point Loma, San Diego

The best way to get to the Cabrillo National Monument - situated right at the end of Point Loma, 10mi/16km from San Diego - is to go via North Harbor to Rosecrans Street, then turn into Cannon Street, Catalina Boulevard and Cabrillo Memorial Drive.When visibility is good, the National Monument provides a panoramic view as far as La Jolla to the north, the Pacific to the west, Mexico to the south and San Diego County to the east. From mid-December to mid-February it is also a good point from which to observe the whales on their migration south.A brief visit to the well-equipped Visitor Center with its little museum will provide by means of brochures and a slide-show information about the origins of the National Monument and the history of the discovery of California. Not far away stands the Cabrillo Monument, erected by a compatriot of Cabrillo, the Portuguese Alvaro de Bree.

Belmont Park is a San Diego institution. Located in Mission, the park has been in its present location for over 85 years. This amusement park features rides of all kinds, midway games, miniature golf, mirror maze, laser maze, an arcade, a coconut climb, and a Sky Ropes adventure. The park is especially famous for its wooden roller coaster known as the Giant Dipper.Be sure to bring your bathing suit when you visit. Belmont Park has two water attractions; a giant pool kept at a very pleasant 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) and the Wave House. The Wave House contains two exciting machines called the Flow Rider and the Flow Barrel which allow you to experience what it's like to surf or boogie board a real ocean wave. If you find yourself hungry from all the activity at the park, beachfront restaurants and a food court provide tasty fare.

In 1886, a group of local boating enthusiasts joined together to found the San Diego Yacht Club. It has been at its present location on Point Loma since 1924. The 576 boat slips, dry storage, tennis courts, swimming pool, picnic areas, and full service dining room operate year round at the San Diego Yacht Club!

The MCRD Command Museum in San Diego has an extensive collection in 15 galleries highlighting the development of the Marine Corps since 1846. Exhibits include medals and decorations, Navajo Code Talker displays, weapons, and the Hall of Heroes.

Sunset Cliffs is a 68-acre park that stretches along the Pacific Ocean offering panoramic ocean views. The park borders the western edge of Point Loma with carved coastal bluffs, arches and sea caves.