The Cabrillo National Monument (daily 9am-5.15pm; 7-day pass $5 per car, pedestrians and cyclists $2), at the southern extremity of the hilly and very green peninsula of Point Loma , stretches south from Ocean Beach.

It was at its southern extremity where Cabrillo and crew became the first Europeans to land in California. That's as far as the historical interest goes, for they quickly reboarded their vessel and sailed away again.

The startling views from this high spot, however, across San Diego Bay to the downtown skyline and right along the coast to Mexico, easily repay the journey here. From the western cliffs of the park, a platform makes it easy to view the November-to-March winterwhale migration , when scores of gray whales pass by en route to their breeding grounds off Baja California, Mexico.

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Address: 3888 Greenwood Street, San Diego CA, 92109 Check Rates
Hotel Chain: Hampton Inn
Located in a tropical garden courtyard setting, we guarantee the highest quality accommodations and the most friendly, efficient service. We are proud of our service and quality standards and back them up with a "100% Satisfaction Guarantee." More info Address: 2933 Fenelon Street, San Diego CA, 92106 Check Rates
Hotel Chain: Independent
The Point Loma Inn is ideally located, just 2 miles from the San Diego International Airport, 3 miles from SeaWorld and the beaches, and 5 miles from the San Diego Zoo and Downtown San Diego. Best of all, this Inn is only 1 block from the waterfront, where you will find sportfishing and some of San Diego's finest Sea Food. More info Address: 3325 Midway Drive, San Diego CA, 92110 Check Rates
Hotel Chain: Travelodge
The newly renovated Travelodge Sea World is centrally located only 1 mile to Sea World and within walking distance to San Diego Sports Arena, a large variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment. More info Address: 3790 Udall Street, San Diego CA, 92107 Check Rates
Hotel Chain: Hostelling International
The HI-Point Loma Hostel is located in the scenic Point Loma area of San Diego. Just 5 miles from downtown and 1 mile from the beach, it offers the relaxing atmosphere of a small town, with the access and activities of the big city (the bus stop is one block from hostel). Just minutes away you'll find Sea World and Mission Bay Park. Using HI-Point Loma as your home base is the best way to see all that San Diego has to offer. More info

Solare

Address: 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego CA , 92106 Make Reservation
Solare Ristorante and Lounge is down-to-earth and elegant, inspired by an Asian aesthetic and Mediterranean spirit. A meal here can be dramatic or intimate, either amid the spacious and airy indoor and outdoor lounges, outdoor patio, or main dining room, or at one of the unique private tables: the two-person chef’s table overlooking the kitchen, the elegant, 24-seat private room, or the charming glass wine room that houses a single romantic table. Solare’s inventive, contemporary Italian cuisine is thoughtful and engaging, spun from premium ingredients like organic produce, domestic, hormone-free meat, and fresh seafood. Favorites include house-made Butternut Squash Ravioli, Black Truffle Risotto, Domestic Rack of Lamb, and Oven-Roasted Sea Bream. Regulars flock for daily happy hours, live music, weekly specials, and free parking. More ...

Humphreys

Address: 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego CA , 92106 Make Reservation
Step into the main dining room of Humphreys Restaurant and understand how understated opulence is mastered. The large multileveled room is bathed in soft light and flowing panels of pale gray and ice blue upholstery. Juxtaposed against the whimsical softness of the colors are massive exposed beams that lend an anchor to a bay-side view that threatens to draw you in completely. The menu is thoughtful and inventive in the way it continues this balance between the ethereal and masculine – the Mirin Sesame Shrimp appetizer positions two large shrimp atop a bed of mango-mint relish that is refreshingly cool against a wasabi dressing. The menu and decor offer a cohesive gesture of sophistication that may just leave you swooning. More ...

Thee Bungalow

Address: 4996 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego CA , 92107 Make Reservation
With a quaint and romantic atmosphere, elegant French cuisine, and one of the city’s most extensive wine lists, Thee Bungalow is one of San Diego’s hidden jewels. Tucked inside an old country house in Ocean Beach, the restaurant has four intimate dining rooms that each seat 15-30 guests. The menu offers contemporary French country cuisine with specialties including roast duck, rack of lamb, and escargot Bourgogne. The wine list alone may be reason to visit Thee Bungalow, with an award-winning selection of over 800 wines ranging from everyday classics to rare and sometimes old gems. More ...

Corvette Diner

Address: 2965 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego CA , 92106 Make Reservation
Corvette Diner celebrates the joyous 1950’s, with a menu of hearty comfort food that satisfies the soul as well as the stomach. The burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and daily specials range from time-honored to wildly inventive, like the unusually delicious “Rory” Burger, a hamburger topped with peanut butter and bacon that actually boasts a money-back guarantee. Its new Liberty Station location enhances the fun-loving atmosphere with a full bar, three distinctive dining rooms, and the massive Gamer's Garage arcade, making it easy for diners young and old to embrace their inner-child. More ...