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Bayside Trail at Cabrillo National Monument

Part of Hiking Trails, our guide to hiking trails across San Diego County, from city peaks to desert canyons.

Bayside Trail at Cabrillo National Monument is 2.5 miles round trip with about 340 feet of gain and is open daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The National Park Service calls it suitable for all hiking abilities, though the uphill return can be challenging. Pets and bikes are not allowed.Checked October 23, 2026.

2.5 miround trip
340 ftgain
4 PMtrail closes
Nopets or bikes
Trail hoursOpen daily, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Park hours9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily; closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
StartNear the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Point Loma (street address: see official site)
FeesEntrance fee not read; see the park fees page
Who it suitsAll hiking abilities per NPS; the uphill return can be challenging
DogsPets and bikes are not allowed
Official pageNational Park Service: Bayside Trail (updated July 24, 2024)

Trail Details

A self-guided trail through coastal sage scrub with World War I and II defense wayside signs. NPS says “watch your step as rattlesnakes may be active along the trail” and to bring water, especially in warm months. See also Cabrillo National Monument Tidepools and Whales and Cabrillo and Coastal Defense History.

What We Could Not Verify

  • The entrance fee is not confirmed. Cabrillo National Monument can confirm.
  • Current closures and coordinates are not confirmed.

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FAQ

What time does Bayside Trail close?

4:00 PM daily, per the National Park Service, while the park closes at 5:00 PM.

Sources

  1. NPS: Bayside Trail
  2. NPS: hours

Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.