Old Point Loma Lighthouse, Northern Mexico Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from Northern Mexico, you will first need to cross the border into the United States. The most common crossing point is at Tijuana, Baja California. Once you cross the border, follow signs to Interstate 5 (I-5) North. Continue on I-5 for approximately 20 miles until you reach the exit for CA-75 S toward Coronado. After exiting, follow CA-75 S, which will take you over the San Diego-Coronado Bridge. After crossing the bridge, take the exit for CA-5 N toward Los Angeles. Continue on CA-5 N for about 5 miles until you reach the exit for Point Loma (CA-209). Follow the signs to Cabrillo National Monument, where the Old Point Loma Lighthouse is located at 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego, CA 92106. Note that there is a $10 parking fee to enter the park.

• Public Transportation

  If you prefer public transportation, start by taking a bus from Tijuana to San Diego. Use the Cross Border Express (CBX) to reach the San Diego International Airport area. From there, you can catch the Metropolitan Transit System's (MTS) bus route 84 or 35 towards Point Loma. Get off at the stop closest to Cabrillo National Monument. Be sure to check the bus schedule ahead of time as it may vary. The total cost for the bus ride is typically around $2.50 one way. After arriving, it is about a 30-minute walk to the Old Point Loma Lighthouse which is located within Cabrillo National Monument.