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Hike Bayside Trail (Cabrillo National Monument), San Diego, California
There are many short trails with fantastic views throughout Cabrillo National Monument (e.g. tidepool area, around the bunkers, whale lookout, and lighthouse) including the Bayside Trail. This trail is 2.5 miles (round-trip) with great views of the ocean, Ballast Point (where Cabrillo landed), downtown, Coronado Island, Tijuana, sandstone cliffs, ships, plant life, and, if the season is right, snow on the tops of the mountains.
The trail begins near the old lighthouse. There is a Bayside Trail sign, just before you reach the lighthouse, which directs you to the left and takes you down a paved road, and eventually leads you to the gravel/dirt path. The walk is a self-guided tour (with plenty of detailed signs that describe the sensitive vegetation, weather, habitat, animal life, etc.). It is also a historical site; a searchlight shelter and power plant built in 1919 and used during World Wars I and II still stand.
There are plenty of benches too, allowing you to rest, reflect, enjoy the views, write, or just take in the beautiful natural surroundings. If you have not been on this hike, it is worth the walk. Make sure you tell our visitors about this hidden adventure.
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