Did You Know – How Did Point Loma Get Named?
“The long neck of land enclosing North San Diego Bay on the West side is known as Point Loma. The origin of the name comes from a legend of a flaxen haired little Russian girl, the sole survivor of a shipwreck, who was found wandering on shore. The local residents took her in and named her Loma and she grew up to become the cynosure … Continue reading Did You Know – How Did Point Loma Get Named?
Help Honor Pauline
Yesterday I told you about our dear friend Pauline who passed away so suddenly last week. If you missed the post, you can find it at: Goodbye My Friend If you would like to help honor Pauline, here are some ways to help support Pauline’s family and to continue Pauline’s mission at Cabrillo. Meal Train Pauline’s parents are experiencing unimaginable loss and grief with the … Continue reading Help Honor Pauline
Goodbye My Friend
Last week we lost a colleague, leader and dear friend. Pauline passed away after a sudden illness but left a lasting impact not only at the park, but with everyone who knew her. She led the tidepool volunteers at Cabrillo for over 8 years, and she understood the importance of protecting the coastal area at Cabrillo. Pauline started out as a volunteer along with her … Continue reading Goodbye My Friend
March 2026 – Tides
What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2026
(Two Spot Octopus – NPS Photo/D. Orr) Here is a sampling of what our volunteers observed during the month — thank you to everyone who contributed. Remember to send in your photos; we truly appreciate sharing them with everyone. Don’t forget to visit the Tidepool Videos page and our YouTube page. Enjoy the virtual visit through the tidepools. Continue reading What’s in the Tidepools? – February 2026
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