Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego’s only designated National Park is worthy of your time, no? Overlooking San Diego Bay, the Cabrillo National Monument honours Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European to set foot on the West Coast of the US. Find the lighthouse and take the two-mile self-guided tour to see the best of the area and boost your steps for the day. Look out for tide pools and marine life on the west side of the park. Recommended by local insider Lauren Rogers