Announcing the 2016 CNM Reference Manual and New Volunteer Orientation Guide

We’re excited to announce the arrival of the 2016 Cabrillo National Monument Reference Manual (E-binder) and a new companion volume, the Volunteer Orientation Guide. Whether you’re a staff member, brand new VIP, or one who’s been here so long you socialized with the Israel family, both publications give you tremendous insight into being a VIP and into CNM itself. The Volunteer Orientation Guide is for … Continue reading Announcing the 2016 CNM Reference Manual and New Volunteer Orientation Guide

Interpretive Host Training

Cabrillo is excited to offer Interpretive Host Training this year. The training will take place over two days in the park auditorium and will also include a segment on Roving Interpretation. Training dates are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 and 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016. Our instructor, Crystal DeSoto, is certified by the National Association for Interpretation and the class can hold … Continue reading Interpretive Host Training

Cabrillo National Monument Will Increase Entrance Fees Beginning January 5

CABRILLO News Release San Diego, CA – Starting on January 5, 2016, Cabrillo National Monument (NM) will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. Fees will increase from $5 to $10 per vehicle for 7-day entry. The Annual Pass will go from $15 to $20 per year. Motorcycles will pay $7 for entry and pedestrians … Continue reading Cabrillo National Monument Will Increase Entrance Fees Beginning January 5

Got Any Spare Linen Towels?

We need linen tea towels to clean the lens in the lantern room of the Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Linen was always used by lighthouse keepers; it doesn’t scratch glass and leaves no streaks. Karen and Kim, our lens caretakers (and so much more) said, “Our grandmothers would be tickled to know how useful theirs have been after nearly 15 years in the lighthouse, yet, our … Continue reading Got Any Spare Linen Towels?