Dedicated to explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who discovered San Diego. Don't leave San Diego without visiting this monument and its incredible view. The Cabrillo National Monument is open 365 days a year, including all weekends and holidays, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For security purposes, the main gate into Cabrillo National Monument is closed at 4:45 PM, and all visitors must exit the park by 5:00 PM.

Today the Old Point Loma Light House still stands watch over San Diego, sentinel to a vanished past. The National Park Service has refurbished the interior to its historic 1880’s appearance -- a reminder of a bygone era. Ranger-led talks, displays and brochures are available to explain the lighthouses interesting past.

Shelter Island features four of the most distinctive hotels, fine restaurants and hundreds of colorful yachts and marinas running as far as the eye can see. These four resort hotels and the surrounding waterfront community have come together to form “Shelter Island Village.”

Shelter Island is home to the best restaurants in Point Loma. This virtual Restaurant Row features such great legends as Red Sails Inn (12), which has been in business for over 50 years and is well-known for its great seafood for lunch & dinner, as well as amemorable breakfast. Another winner is Fiddler's Green (12), which is well-known for its Superb Seafood, Aged Beef & Classy Nautical Decor

At the northern tip of Shelter Island is the one and only Bali Hai Restaurant (15), featuring seafood and Cantonese cuisine, against the romantic backdrop of San Diego Bay. There isn't a better place for Sunday Brunch in all of San Diego, than Humphreys Restaurant (14), which also features live jazz & romantic views or elegant yachts. Dining doesn't get better than this!

The waterfront Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport hotel at Liberty Station (8) is nestled along the water and located just minutes from SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and the historic Gaslamp district. Adjacent to a beautiful 46-acre park, this hotel near San Diego Airport offers outstanding waterfront views of downtown San Diego and a vast array of activities including an outdoor pool, bike and quadracycle rentals, and many attractions nearby.

Stephanie Murphy (19) (619-246-8230) of Prudential Real Estate has over 20 years of real estate experience, knows San Diego and the region like the back of her hand. She specializes in Point Loma Living and can help match your needs to a community that best fits your way of life. Point Loma offers and incredible choice of beach living, urban living, or a more traditional suburban style. She is also a great asset for locating a vacation property, investment opportunity or relocating.