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Point Loma

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HIGHLIGHTS

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.

ATTRACTIONS

SHORELINE PARKS

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
A 68-acre scenic natural park composed of rugged cliffs along Point Loma's coast.

TIDE POOLS

Point Loma Tide Pools
Largest tide pools in the county, located at the foot of Sunset Cliffs, near the new lighthouse.

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
Helped guide ships in and out of the harbor from 1855 to 1891. Original lighthouse and quarters on display.

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 masterplanned community with residential, retail, commericial, dining, entertainment, recreation, schools, and and waterfront promenade.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Point Loma Nazarene University
A nonprofit, private Christian University that overlooks the 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
July 16 - August 13, 2010
Swing, big band, jazz, Motown, blues, tropical rock ensemble, jam rock, classic rock, and more.

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Old Point Loma Lighthouse in distance
Old Point Loma Lighthouse in distance.
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Hot August day at Sunset Cliffs. More Photos »
Point Loma Tide Pools are extensive
Point Loma Tide Pools are the most extensive in San Diego County. More Photos »
Cabrillo National Monument Park statue
Cabrillo National Monument Park on a clear day overlooks San Diego Bay. More Photos »
Liberty Station office area and water fountain
Liberty Station office area and water fountain on clear day. More Photos »
 
 
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