Cabrillo National Monument also accepts payment at the park during Operating Hours and honors valid America the Beautiful Passes (Annual, Senior, Access, Military, etc.). For more information on visit the park's Fees & Passes page.
Beginning January 1, 2026, changes to National Park Entrance Fees and Passes for non-residents and motorcycles take effect.
Frequent visitors, seniors, military, and others may save money on entrance fees with an America the Beautiful Pass.
Do NOT purchase a site pass now if you have a valid America the Beautiful annual or lifetime pass OR are planning to get one.
Each pass is issued to one person (the pass holder) who must be present and show valid photo identification each time the pass is used. U.S. citizen or resident identification includes a U.S. driver's license, U.S. passport, or U.S. permanent resident card.
This annual pass is only valid for entrance fees at Cabrillo National Monument.
Print out or download the pass on your mobile device in advance of your visit. Connectivity may be limited, and the pass must be available to show at all times when visiting Cabrillo National Monument.The main gate for Cabrillo National Monument closes at 5:00 p.m. and all visitors must exit the park by this time.
Public access after 5:00 p.m. and before 9:00 a.m. is not allowed. This includes walking, jogging, biking, or any type of entry.
Passes are non-transferable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.