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Take a Hike or Do Some Birding at the Tijuana River National Estuarian Research Reserve

Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center

301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 575-3613
Oneonta slough North to South The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve preserves, protects, and manages the natural and cultural resources of the Tijuana River Estuary by focusing on research and education with compatible recreation and resource use. The Reserve encompasses beach, dune, mudflat, salt marsh, riparian, coastal sage scrub, and upland habitats surrounded by the growing cities of Tijuana, Imperial Beach, and San Diego. Some of the best birding in the world is found here, so stop at the visitor’s center and borrow a pair of binoculars before heading out into the reserve. Directions: From Coronado: Take 75 South. Turn right on Rainbow Drive. Turn right onto Palm Avenue. Turn left on 3rd Street at the stop sign, then left on Caspian Way which leads into parking lot. (parking is free)

Things to Do While in San Diego

Whether you’re in San Diego on business or visiting one of our beautiful destination communities like Coronado or La Jolla, you won’t want to miss out on a trip to one of the few remaining authentic California beach towns: Imperial Beach.  Often billed as the beach town that time forgot, Imperial Beach has remained true to the ideal of coastal California living and remains unscathed by the rampant development other beach communities have seen over the years. One of the reasons for the community’s local atmosphere is also one of it’s greatest attractions; it is virtually surrounded by state and national parks and wildlife refuges that attract hikers, bikers, bird watchers as well as surfers.  Home to more than 6 miles of unspoiled sandy beaches, a wooden fishing pier, a YMCA surf camp and a variety of local businesses catering to adventure seekers, Imperial Beach has something to offer everyone in the family whether for a day or for those wishing to stay a bit longer in the relaxing environment of old-school California. Below are just some of the things to do in Imperial Beach.