Cabrillo National Monument and Old Point Loma Lighthouse, San Diego, CA
The Cabrillo National Monument on the Point Loma peninsula in San Diego pays tribute to the first European explorer, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, to reach the West Coast of the United States in 1542.
Things to do: Visit the Monument, museum, hiking trails, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, souvenir shop, movie auditorium, beautiful views...
Places to see in ( San Diego - USA ) Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Places to see in ( San Diego - USA ) Old Point Loma Lighthouse
The original Point Loma Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Point Loma peninsula at the mouth of San Diego Bay in San Diego, California. It is situated in the Cabrillo National Monument. It is no longer in operation as a lighthouse but is open to the public as a museum. It is sometimes erroneously called the Old Spanish Lighthouse, but in fact it was not built during San Diego's Spanish or Mexican eras; it was built in 1855 by the United States government after California's admission as a state.
On September 28, 1850, just 19 days after admitting California to the Union, Congress appropriated $90,000 to construct lighthouses along the California coast. A second appropriation of $59,434 was made in 1854 to complete the job. Lighthouses were designated for Alcatraz Island, Point Conception, Battery Point, Farallon Island, Point Pinos and Point Loma. A site was chosen in 1851 near the summit of Point Loma. The contract was given to the Washington, D.C. company Gibbon and Kelley. The local supervisor was William J. Timanus.
Construction was begun in April 1854, when a shipment of materials arrived from San Francisco. The lantern and lens had to be ordered from Paris and arrived in August 1855. The lighthouse was completed by October 1855 and was lighted for the first time at sunset November 15, 1855. It was designated light number 355, of the Twelfth United States Lighthouse District.
Today the lighthouse is no longer in service but stands as a landmark and museum. Visitors may enter the lighthouse and view parts of the living quarters there. Visitors are sometimes greeted by volunteer historical re-enactors including Captain Israel, a real historical figure who was lighthouse keeper from 1871 to 1892, or members of the crew of Cabrillo's ship. Although the tower of the lighthouse is normally closed off to the public, there are two days a year when it is open. These dates are August 25, which is the National Park Service's Birthday, and November 15, which is the Lighthouse's Anniversary.
( San Diego - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting San Diego . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in San Diego - USA
Join us for more :
Cabrillo National Monument & Point Loma Lighthouse - San Diego
A visit to the Cabrillo National Monument gives you an insight to the early explorers of the California coast and, at more than 400 feet above sea level, offers some of the most spectacular views of the city, the bay, the pacific ocean and even islands and mainland Mexico.
This was filmed on October 17, 2015 with the Sony NEX-5T camera
Old Point Loma Lighthouse, San Diego, CA
The Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood watch over the entrance to San Diego Bay for 36 years. At dusk on November 15, 1855, the light keeper climbed the winding stairs and lit the light for the first time. What seemed to be a good location 422 feet above sea level, however, had a serious flaw. Fog and low clouds often obscured the light. On March 23, 1891, the light was extinguished and the keeper moved to a new lighthouse location closer to the water at the tip of the Point.
Today, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse still stands watch over San Diego, sentinel to a vanished past. The National Park Service has refurbished the interior to its historic 1880s appearance - a reminder of a bygone era. Ranger-led talks, displays, and brochures are available to explain the lighthouse's interesting past.
Cabrillo National Monument & Point Loma Lighthouse - San Diego
One of the most recognizable landmarks in San Diego is Point Loma and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. A visit to the Cabrillo National Monument gives you an insight to the early explorers of the California coast and, at more than 400 feet above sea level, offers some of the most spectacular views of the city, the bay, the pacific ocean and even islands and mainland Mexico.
Man playing the flute at: Old Point Loma Lighthouse, San Diego, CA.
I had just left the lighthouse when I had this urge to run back inside, as I climbed the top of the staircase there was an older gentleman getting ready to play the flute he had inside his shoulder bag. I had the best seat in the lighthouse! Enjoy! it's a Vilma!
Cabrillo National Monument and Point Loma Lighthouse (old & new ones) Time Lapse
Cabrillo National Monument is located at the southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, California. It commemorates the landing of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo at San Diego Bay on September 28, 1542. This event marked the first time that a European expedition had set foot on what later became the West Coast of the United States. On October 14, 1913, by presidential proclamation, Woodrow Wilson reserved 0.5 acres (2,000 m2) of Fort Rosecrans for The Order of Panama . . . to construct a heroic statue of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. By 1926 no statue had been placed and the Order of Panama was defunct, so Calvin Coolidge authorized the Native Sons of the Golden West to erect a suitable monument] The heroic statue of Cabrillo, looking out over the bay, was executed by sculptor Alvaro de Bree for the Portuguese Government in 1939, who then donated it to the United States. The sandstone monument is 14 feet (4.3 m) tall and weighs 14,000 pounds (6,400 kg).
At the highest point of the park stands the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, which has been a San Diego icon since 1854. The lighthouse was closed in 1891, and a new one opened at a lower elevation, because fog and low clouds often obscured the light at its location 129 meters (422 feet) above sea level. Visitors may enter the lighthouse and view some of the living areas there.
Cabrillo National Monument Foundation
Music is Drifting Home by Ottoman
Cabrillo National Monument & Point Loma Lighthouse - San Diego
One of the most recognizable landmarks in San Diego is Point Loma and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. A visit to the Cabrillo National Monument gives you an insight to the early explorers of the California coast and, at more than 400 feet above sea level, offers some of the most spectacular views of the city, the bay, the pacific ocean and even islands and mainland Mexico.
Point Loma Lighthouse/Cabrillo National Monument - San Diego, CA
Breathtaking views include the town of Coronado, Naval Air Station North Island and the San Diego skyline, along with San Diego Bay. Old Point Loma Lighthouse, as well as the new lighthouse.
Before you enter the main park area, vast Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery dominates the area. The new lighthouse sits down by the beach area, while the older lighthouse is elevated higher above the Cabrillo Monument. The monument is in honor of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who landed at what is now known as San Diego Bay.
Ed did all of the camcorder video filming and narration, while I did all of the still photography shown during the slide show. I also selected the music to play, from the You Tube Audio library, and edited it all & uploaded to You Tube.
Here is the required copyright information for the song that you heard during the slide show presentation:
You’re free to use this song in any of your videos, but you must include the following in your video description:
Meditation 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (
Artist:
Sunset To Dusk Timelapse at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse.
I shot this on the evening of October 13, 2019 at the Old Point Loma Lighthouse in San Diego, California. This was a special and somewhat rate nighttime event (the park normally closes to the public at 5:00 PM). Thanks to Kamala Venkatesh for bringing me along a a guest. Background music is a portion of Étude Nb. 01: 18 Years by Borrtex
The original Point Loma Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Point Loma peninsula at the mouth of San Diego Bay in San Diego, California. It is situated in the Cabrillo National Monument. It is no longer in operation as a lighthouse but is open to the public as a museum.
Construction was begun in April 1854, when a shipment of materials arrived from San Francisco. The lantern and lens had to be ordered from Paris and arrived in August 1855. The lighthouse was completed by October 1855 and was lighted for the first time at sunset November 15, 1855. It was designated light number 355, of the Twelfth United States Lighthouse District.
While in operation the lighthouse had the highest elevation of any lighthouse in the United States. However, the location on top of a 400-foot cliff meant that fog and low clouds often obscured the light from the view of ships. On foggy nights the lighthouse keeper would sometimes discharge a shotgun to warn ships away. On March 23, 1891, the flame was permanently extinguished and the light was replaced by the New Point Loma lighthouse at a lower elevation.
In 1984, the light was re-lit by the National Park Service for the first time in 93 years, in celebration of the site's 130th birthday. More than 3,000 people attended the celebration, including more than 100 descendants of former lighthouse keepers Robert and Maria Israel.
Cabrillo National Monument & The Lighthouses of Point Loma - San Diego, California, USA
Cabrillo National Monument & The Lighthouses of Point Loma
More info:
Point Loma Lighthouse ????
Back in San Diego to visit one of our favorite state parks!
The Cabrillo National Monument & Point Loma Lighthouse sit atop a tall peninsula, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, San Diego Bay, Coronado, North Island Naval Airstation, Downtown San Diego and more.
We had a lot of fun goofing off here. It's really a must-see if you're in San Diego.
somethinorothertour.com
Hosted by Dylan Sesco & Cole Scott
Follow us @dylansesco + @colescott6
Presented by Vertlife Entertainment
vertlife.net
Youtube tries to automatically change The Somethin' Or Other Tour to The Something Or Other Tour. I'm writing this to try and fix that.
The Something Or Other Tour.
San Diego's Most Scenic Spot - Cabrillo National Monument #1
Check out some of the scenic sights at Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma San Diego - The Most Beautiful and Scenic Location in Southern California - Cabrillo National Monument is 400+ acres of park, scenic outlooks, tidal pools, cliffs and also includes a guest visitor center, San Diegos 1st lighthouse, a statue of Juan Cabrillo, a small museum, walking trails and so much more. Park entrance is only $5.00 or $15.00 per year and if you have not been there go now and check it out....you will not be disapointed.
See more photos and info at
Places to see in ( San Diego - USA ) Point Loma
Places to see in ( San Diego - USA ) Point Loma
Point Loma is a rugged peninsula, known for Cabrillo National Monument, a park with trails, tide pools and exhibits on California history. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a popular spot to watch the sun go down while Liberty Station, a former Naval Training Center, has buzzy restaurants and shops. Seafood eateries dot the nearby Shelter and Harbor islands, and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay hosts live music.
Point Loma is a seaside community within the city of San Diego, California. Geographically it is a hilly peninsula that is bordered on the west and south by the Pacific Ocean, the east by the San Diego Bay and Old Town, and the north by the San Diego River. Together with the Silver Strand / Coronado peninsula, the Point Loma peninsula defines San Diego Bay and separates it from the Pacific Ocean. The term Point Loma is used to describe both the neighborhood and the peninsula.
Point Loma has an estimated population of 47,981 (including Ocean Beach), according to the 2010 Census. The Peninsula Planning Area, which includes most of Point Loma, comprises approximately 4,400 acres (1,800 ha). Point Loma is historically important as the landing place of the first European expedition to come ashore in present-day California. The peninsula has been described as where California began. Today, Point Loma houses two major military bases, a national cemetery, a national monument, and a university, in addition to residential and commercial areas.
Loma is the Spanish word for hill. The original name of the peninsula was La Punta de la Loma de San Diego, translated as Hill Point of San Diego. This was later anglicized to Point Loma. The best known landmark in Point Loma is the Old Point Loma lighthouse, an icon occasionally used to represent the entire city of San Diego. (It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the Old Spanish Lighthouse; in fact it was built after California was admitted to the United States.) Perched atop the southern point that creates the entrance of the bay with Coronado, the small, two story lighthouse was completed in 1854 and first lit on November 15, 1855. At 422 feet (129 m) above sea level at the entrance of the bay, the seemingly good location for a lighthouse soon proved to be a poor choice, as fog and cloud within the marine layer often obscured the beam for ocean-going vessels. On March 23, 1891, the lighthouse ceased to be used for its original purpose, as a new lighthouse was built nearer sea level on the same southern point. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse is now partially open to the public and has been refurbished to its historic 1880s interior. It is located within the Cabrillo National Monument, named after Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, the first European explorer to see San Diego Bay. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to the lighthouse, there are four other sites in Point Loma listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Cabrillo National Monument, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Historic District, Naval Training Center San Diego, and Rosecroft. Point Loma is recognized as a National Landmark of Soaring of the National Soaring Museum because of the many record flights that took place along the promontory. Two plaques honoring these accomplishments are near the entrance to the Cabrillo National Monument.
( San Diego - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting San Diego . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in San Diego - USA
Join us for more :
Point Loma Climb (San Diego)
A nice little climb on the coast of Point Loma in San Diego, California.
Driving Sunset Cliffs Blvd in Point Loma, San Diego
Subscribe Link:
Driving through Sunset Cliffs Blvd in Point Loma San Diego on a beautiful Saturday morning during July. There were lots of active runners, kayakers, paddle boarders, cliff jumpers, and more out today in San Diego. Point Loma is a small coastal town with some of the most beautiful scenic oceanfront views San Diego has to offer. Point Loma is also known for its beautiful sunsets.
Today’s drive was made in my 2007 Mercedes-Benz C280 4Matic :)
If you enjoyed this video and content please be sure to like it, it really helps us reach more viewers like you. If you have any suggestions for new content, be sure to leave a comment as well, I personally respond to each and every comment. Lastly, if you made it this far and you have not yet subscribed to the channel, please subscribe to stay current on new videos!
Thanks for watching!
Exploring Hidden San Diego Treasures!
Mention San Diego & most people think of our beautiful beaches but did you know that we also have some amazing hidden canyons, walking paths & eclectic neighborhoods? Every week, Where You Want To BeTV will show you some of our favorite hidden gems!
Old Point Loma lighthouse | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:00:39 1 History
00:03:50 2 Keepers
00:04:49 3 Robert Israel
00:07:08 4 Life at the lighthouse
00:08:04 5 After deactivation
00:09:45 6 The lighthouse today
00:10:40 7 Historical Information from USCG web site
00:14:41 8 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
Listen on Google Assistant through Extra Audio:
Other Wikipedia audio articles at:
Upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
Speaking Rate: 0.915680567371019
Voice name: en-GB-Wavenet-D
I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
The original Point Loma Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Point Loma peninsula at the mouth of San Diego Bay in San Diego, California. It is situated in the Cabrillo National Monument. It is no longer in operation as a lighthouse but is open to the public as a museum. It is sometimes erroneously called the Old Spanish Lighthouse, but in fact it was not built during San Diego's Spanish or Mexican eras; it was built in 1855 by the United States government after California's admission as a state.
Point Loma Lighthouse & Cabrillo Monument, San Diego CA
A short day trip to the Pt Loma Lighthouse and Cabrillo National Monument... San Diego, California
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (
San Diego Harbor as seen from the Cabrillo National Monument
A pan and various views of San Diego Harbor, as seen from the Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma, March 3, 2014.
Star-spangled banner (Song) performed by the United States Marine Band
Used under Creative Commons License, Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0: