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In 1960, the concept
of an urban park was finalized with
the transfer of land to the city of
San Diego. For San Diego vacation
rental guests this means a 5800-acre
park that provides preservation of
the some of the last remaining space
in an urbanized area. San Diego vacation
rentals guests can begin their journey
at the Old Mission Dam, built in 1807
and 1816 under the direction of the
San Diego Mission. Leisure hikers
can cross over the San Diego River
on an iron footbridge and hike along
the Oak Canyon Trail. San Diego vacation
rentals hikers will discover that
wildlife is abundant. Hikers with
cameras may capture cottontail rabbits,
deer, coyote, quail and a variety
of birds.
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San
Diego vacation rentals guests looking
for a quiet place to relax and reflect
can discover the coastal scrub habitat
along the Bayside Trail. Cabrillo
National Monument honors Juan Rodriguez
Cabrillo who landed in the San Diego
bay in September of 1542. San Diego
vacation rentals guests will find
that the park offers a fantastic view
of the San Diego harbor and skyline.
It is also known for the nature walks,
hiking, bird and whale watching that
can be done along the rocky coastal
areas and more. Whether the San Diego
vacation rentals guest is looking
to discover a bit of history, a bit
of nature or just a bit of him or
herself, they can discover it here
in the Cabrillo National Monument
Park.
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