Cabrillo National Monument Brought $71M To Local Economy In 2022: NPS

SAN DIEGO, CA — An estimated 768,000 visitors to San Diego's Cabrillo National Monument last year spent tens of millions in communities near the park and supported hundreds of jobs, according to the National Park Service.

NPS economists completed the economic analysis for national parks across the U.S., finding Cabrillo National Monument generated an estimated $50.7 million in local spending and supported 638 jobs for a total economic benefit of $71.2 million to neighboring communities.

Nationally, NPS economists found 312 million national park visitors spent nearly $24 billion in neighboring communities, supporting more than 378,000 jobs for a total impact of $50.3 billion. The lodging sector reaped the most benefits, accounting for $9 billion, followed by restaurants at $4.6 billion.

In the Golden State, national parks generated $2.7 billion in visitor spending across California.

A detailed breakdown is available on the National Park Service website.