Cabrillo costs $20 per car
Cabrillo National Monument charges $20 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $10 each, and motorcycles pay $15. Kids 15 and under get in free. The $80 America the Beautiful pass covers entry.
Cabrillo National Monument fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $20, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $15, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $10, good for 7 days |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $20 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $20 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. A group of up to 4 people walking or biking in pays no more than $20 in total. Sources: National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in California
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Lava Beds National Monument | $25 per car |
|---|---|
| Whiskeytown National Recreation Area | $25 per car |
| Muir Woods National Monument | $15 per person |
| Death Valley National Park | $30 per car |
| Joshua Tree National Park | $30 per car |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | $30 per car |
| Pinnacles National Park | $30 per car |
| Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Credit / Debit cards are preferred. We will be moving to a cashless park, but no timetable has been set yet. Passes are valid for 7 days from the date of purchase.
About the main pass: Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $20 for your whole car. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $20 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $10 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $20 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Cabrillo National Monument?
$20 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Cabrillo free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Cabrillo?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Cabrillo?
No. Cabrillo is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.
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