Cabrillo National Monument Foundation

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Cabrillo National Monument Foundation

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation (CNMF) is the primary philanthropic partner of Cabrillo National Monument. Our donors and members are dedicated to preserving the park’s cultural and natural heritage through funding of programs that protect and preserve, educate and inform, and enhance and engage. We aim to foster understanding, pride, and sustainable stewardship of this iconic landmark.

Join us in celebrating and ensuring the long-term vitality of Cabrillo National Monument.

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VISIT THE PARK

Discover Nature, Culture, and Fun!

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What We Fund

As a philanthropic partner of Cabrillo National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument Foundation (CNMF) funds the greatest needs of Cabrillo National Monument such as:

In order to continue making an impact for visitors, the San Diego community, and our youth, we need your support.

Your taxes and entrance fees just cannot cover all the essential Park needs, so with generous contributions from park lovers like you, the Foundation makes these programs happen.

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Ways to Get Involved

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Become a Member

Choose from a variety of benefits per household. Get store discounts member event tickets and early bird invitations to special events!

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Park Luminaries

One-year Cabrillo Park Pass
15% discount instore
Unlimited tickets to member events
Early bird invitation to fundraising,appreciation + exclusive events
Two tickets to an exclusive Luminary Society event

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Cabrillo Legacy

A special group who have shown their support with a legacy gift to the Foundation. A legacy gift is a lasting investment from a will, trust, or retirement account to ensure that the Foundation can continue to provide support to SanDiego’s only National Park.

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Tributes

Honoring those who loved, have special memories, or have a passion for Cabrillo National Monument.

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$224,000+

In 2023, over $224,000 from CNMF store sales, grants, and donations supported programs and activities at Cabrillo National Monument.

1 million

Almost 1 million people visit Cabrillo National Monument each year. We hope you are next 😊

800 Native Plants

In 2023, supplies funded by CNMF, over 1453 bags of invasive plants were removed from Cabrillo National Monument and over 800 native plants were planted around the Park.