Point Loma is a secluded, primarily residential community of San Diego, located on a peninsula with the same name. On the San Diego Bay side is the retail district, Shelter Island, a harbor and several marinas. On the ocean side are Sunset Cliffs with picturesque views and residential neighborhoods. The Navy occupies parts of the peninsula. The Cabrillo National Monument and Old Point Loma Lighthouse reside near the tip of Point Loma, with spectacular views of both the bay and ocean. Point Loma Tide Pools has the best tide pooling in San Diego County.
BEACHES
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Beaches
Isolated, secluded sandy beaches hidden below cliffs.
SHORELINE PARKS
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
A 68-acre scenic natural park stretching along the western coast of Point Loma overlooking the ocean.
TIDE POOLS
Point Loma Tide Pools
Below Sunset Cliffs, facing west, near the New Point Loma Lighthouse. View of Coronado Islands.
LANDMARKS / HISTORIC PLACES
Cabrillo National Monument
Commemorates explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's first landing at San Diego Bay on Sept. 28, 1542.
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
At dusk on Nov.15, 1855 the light keeper climbed the winding stairs and lit the light for the first time.
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Impressive rows of white headstones are lined up on both sides of the street, with San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean as backdrops.
SHOPPING AREAS
Liberty Station
A new large masterplan community with shopping, hotels, residential, office, dining, entertainment, education, golf, open space, and more, accessible to the San Diego Bay waterfront.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Point Loma Nazarene University
A private nonprofit Christian university, which sits on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
HOTELS
Point Loma Hotels, Point Loma Boutique Hotels, Point Loma Beach Hotels, Point Loma Bayside Hotels
Small boutique Inn overlooking Sunset Cliffs. Several hotels resorts on San Diego Bayside. Several hotels near SeaWorld San Diego.
PLACES
Shelter Island
Nice park with great bay views. Resorts, marinas, and dining. Art show on weekends in lawn circle.
EVENTS
Point Loma Summer Concerts
Friday's, July 18 & 25,
August 1, 8, & 15, 2008
Swing, big band, jazz, Motown, blues, tropical rock ensemble, jam rock, classic rock, and more.
