We made the short drive from the campground to the Cabrillo National Monument located in Point Loma.  To reach park service property we had to drive through a US Navy facility – Point Loma.  The views of the bay and Pacific Ocean at the top of the monument were amazing. 

The monument is named for Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo who in 1542 was the first European to set foot on the west coast.  He claimed land for the king of Spain, discovered a route to Asia and the Spice Islands, and searched for gold.

While in the area we logged a couple geocaches, one of which was done by a Boy Scout as part of his Eagle project.

As we passed through the naval grounds we noticed a national cemetery on both sides of the road with views of the bay and Pacific.  It took our breath away to see all those headstones and it struck us as being such a beautiful place to be laid to rest.  

Before heading back to the campground we stopped by Sunset Cliffs park.  The traffic was heavy and parking was hard to come by.  Californians love watching sunsets over the Pacific!!

Next stop:  Mexico!