Join Us
We cannot do this important work without you.
Many visitors are surprised to learn that a national park pass provides access to the park, but it is not a membership.
If you’re looking for ways to truly give back and help safeguard the park’s landscapes, wildlife, and resources, the opportunities below are where real impact happens. Your support through these options helps ensure this special national park is protected, cared for, and enjoyed by generations yet to come.
Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful and lasting difference. Thank you for standing with us.
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Make a meaningful contribution that fuels our mission and makes a lasting impact.
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Join the Foundation with an annual or monthly recurring gift and receive exclusive member benefits.
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Join our community of donors dedicated to making a lasting commitment to drive our initiatives forward.
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Honor those who have passed by remembering their love for parks and conservation.
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Celebrate your loved ones with a thoughtful gift to the Foundation in their honor, memory, or for a special occasion.
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Shop to support us and make a difference today.
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Volunteer-In-Parks program (VIP) provides essential and fundamental support for park operations every day.
DONORS + MEMBERS
One person per household
10% discount in store
Invitations to member events (ticket purchase required)
One person per household
15% discount in store
One ticket to member events
Two persons per household
15% discount in store
Two tickets to member events
Four persons per household
15% discount in store
Four tickets to member events
Four persons per household
15% discount in store
Four tickets to member events
Early bird invitation to all fundraising, appreciation, + exclusive events
Yes, you can support the cause without committing to membership - make a one-time donation instead!
CABRILLO PARK LUMINARIES
Cabrillo Park Luminaries
Cabrillo Park Luminaries welcomes all donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to the Cabrillo National Monument Foundation. These donors are dedicated to making a lasting investment in the Foundation and the Park.
One-year Cabrillo Park Pass (upon request)
15% discount in the Cabrillo Park Store
Member event invitations
Early bird invitation to fundraising and appreciation events like Cabrillo Under the Stars
Two tickets to an exclusive Park Luminaries event
Discount at Public Lands Alliance participating national park stores
Member e-newsletter
CABRILLO LEGACY
Cabrillo Legacy Circle
Cabrillo Legacy is a special group of caring individuals who have shown their support of Cabrillo National Monument with a legacy gift to Cabrillo National Monument Foundation (CNMF). A legacy gift is a lasting investment to ensure that the Foundation can continue to provide support to San Diego’s only National Park.
Estate Plans
Bequests from a will or trust
Charitable gifts from retirement accounts
Gifts of real estate
Consider a life estate: transfer a future interest in your home now, receive a sizable immediate tax deduction, and continue to use and enjoy the home during your lifetime. A future gift with immediate benefits!
TRIBUTES
Cabrillo Tribute
A gift to the Foundation in honor, memory, or celebration of your loved one is beautiful way to make a tribute to them.
Once your tribute gift is received, we will send a handwritten note card to the recipient of your choice acknowledging the generous gift you made in their or their loved ones honor. We will also honor the loved one on this webpage. Contact peggy@cnmf.org to communicate tribute preferences.
SHOP
Cabrillo Store
The Cabrillo Store offers a treasure trove of Cabrillo National Monument and park memorabilia. Conveniently located in the Visitor Center, as well as online, it features everything from books on Cabrillo’s exploration to commemorative gifts. Each purchase supports our work on the park’s community programs, providing unique visitor and educational experiences.
Ralphs Community Contributions
This program makes fundraising easy by donating to Cabrillo National Monument Foundation based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to Cabrillo National Monument Foundation, all you have to do is shop at Ralphs and swipe your Shopper’s Card.
Volunteer
The Volunteer-In-Parks program (VIP) provides essential and fundamental support for park operations every day. There are 200+ active and dedicated volunteers that give more than 17,000 hours annually. Volunteers assist with natural, cultural and historical aspects of interpretation, visitor services, and conservation. The park receives a modest amount of federal funds for the volunteer program but these funds are limited and restricted, so funding from the Foundation is crucial and appreciated.
Email cabr_volunteers@nps.gov to get started.
