Point Loma Tide Pools

San Diego, San Diego County

Also known as: Cabrillo National Monument, Point Loma Tide Pools at Cabrillo

One of the best protected rocky intertidal areas in California. Over 350,000 visitors annually. Protected park area with limited beach access.

Best Tide Height 0.7 ft or lower
Best Season Fall and winter
Access Difficulty Easy

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SUN JAN 18TH 2026
2:24pm - 4:42pm PST
2hr 18min Low: -0.9ft @ 3:30pm Last light: 5:35pm 65-66°F 0% rain
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SAT JAN 31ST 2026
1:00pm - 4:30pm PST
3hr 30min Low: -1.6ft @ 2:40pm Last light: 5:46pm
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SUN FEB 1ST 2026
1:42pm - 5:00pm PST
3hr 18min Low: -1.6ft @ 3:16pm Last light: 5:47pm
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SAT FEB 14TH 2026
1:18pm - 3:00pm PST
1hr 42min Low: -0.7ft @ 2:07pm Last light: 5:59pm
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SUN FEB 15TH 2026
1:30pm - 3:42pm PST
2hr 12min Low: -0.8ft @ 2:33pm Last light: 5:59pm
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SAT FEB 28TH 2026
12:18pm - 3:12pm PST
2hr 54min Low: -1.2ft @ 1:43pm Last light: 6:10pm
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SUN MAR 1ST 2026
12:54pm - 3:42pm PST
2hr 48min Low: -1.2ft @ 2:16pm Last light: 6:11pm
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SAT MAR 28TH 2026
12:54pm - 2:24pm PST
1hr 30min Low: -0.6ft @ 1:36pm Last light: 7:31pm
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SUN MAR 29TH 2026
1:36pm - 2:54pm PST
1hr 18min Low: -0.6ft @ 2:11pm Last light: 7:31pm
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Sources: californiabeaches.com, outdoorsocal.com, california.com, tidepooling.info

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