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San Diego, California
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The Old Point Loma Lighthouse, built in 1855, is one of the original eight lighthouses on the West Coast and offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay.
This monument commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay in 1542, marking the first time a European expedition set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States.
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, located on the peninsula, is a resting place for thousands of military veterans and has been a burial site since the 1800s.
The tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument are home to diverse marine life, offering a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the intertidal zone.
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography, one of the oldest and largest centers for ocean and Earth science research, is located nearby in La Jolla.
The university's campus is renowned for its stunning ocean views and is situated on the site of a former Theosophical Society community.
In 1911, Glenn Curtiss, a pioneer in aviation, used the peninsula to test his seaplanes, contributing to the development of naval aviation.
The peninsula's coastal sage scrub habitat is home to several rare and endangered plant species, making it an important area for conservation efforts.
