The Wild Side

Walk on the Wild Side when you visit Imperial Beach. Not only is IB home to unspoiled classic Southern California beaches, but it also plays home to acres of protected habitat and endangered species. Imperial Beach is a globally recognized destination for birders and outdoor enthusiasts looking to experience the truly native and undisturbed Southern California coastal ecology.

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  A Walk on the Wild Side – Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve from Jim Karnik Films on Vimeo.  

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The View from the Imperial Beach Bike Trail from Jim Karnik Films on Vimeo.  

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Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center

301 Caspian Way Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 575-3613 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)

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