Fort Rosecrans, San Diego
A former WWII military outpost, situated on Point Loma to protect the Naval Base on Coronado from attack by sea.
A former WWII military outpost, situated on Point Loma to protect the Naval Base on Coronado from attack by sea. The fort contains bunkers, weapons emplacements and the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, which holds a number of monuments including the USS Bennington Monument. An exhibit in Cabrillo National Monument displays some of the history of Fort Rosecrans.
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About Fort Rosecrans
Fort Rosecrans, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
Fort Rosecrans and Nearby Sights on Map
Cabrillo National Monument
Tidepool Area
A few miles drive from the Visitor Center, down the cliff on the Pacific Ocean side, where visitors can explore a living tide pool ecosystem
Point Loma
Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Being over 400 feet above the ocean, the views from Cabrillo are marvelous, overlooking the Pacific Ocean to the west and San Diego Bay, Coronado, the airport, and Downtown San Diego to the east
Sunset Cliffs
A lovely setting, Sunset Cliffs is an excellent place for sightseeing, picnics, watching sunsets (as the name suggests) or just driving along the rim of the beautiful cliffs along Sunset Cliffs Blvd
Humphreys Concerts By the Bay
A concert series held every May through October, showcasing some famous entertainers (Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jewel, The Moody Blues, Bonnie Raitt) at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites
Central Beach
Coronado has a splendid beach, made up of beautiful white sand and the crowd is mostly families enjoying the day
Coronado Museum of History & Art
A small museum operated by the Coronado Historical Association, dedicated to preserving the art, history, and architecture of Coronado
Lamb’s Players Theater
Home to the region's third largest professional theater company
Hotel del Coronado
The hotel's architecture is a must-see, with its brightly colored wooden Victorian style exterior and its slightly dated art deco interior