Tijuana Estuary
301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, California (map)
ESTUARY HIGHLIGHTS
The Tijuana River Estuary is a small intertidal coastal estuary on the U.S./Mexico border, in Imperial Beach and San Ysidro.
Native Life
The Tijuana River Estuary is one of the few salt marshes remaining in Southern California. The estuary is an essential breeding, feeding and nesting ground and key stopover point on the Pacific Flyway for over 370 species of migratory and native birds, including six endangered species.
Trails and Walks
The Tijuana River Estuary offers four miles of walking trails, taking visitors into prime bird watching areas and down to the river mouth where the Tijuana River meets the Pacific Ocean. Visitors may explore the park on their own or join one of the free guided nature and bird walks on weekends. The park has BBQ rings, restrooms, and beach access
A marker on the bluff, first placed there in 1851 just after the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, delineates the western beginning of the International Border.
Border Field State Park is located in the southwestern corner of the Reserve, on a bluff overlooking the ocean, The Tijuana River Estuary, and the bull ring that lies just south of the U.S./Mexico border.
TIJUANA ESTUARY VISITOR CENTER
Activities
The Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center offers the “Tijuana Estuary Explorer” education program, interactive exhibits, guided bird and nature walks along four miles of trails, research, Junior Ranger and many other programs for people of all ages. Refuge trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Exhibits
See birds and butterflies traveling the Pacific Flyway in the new Bird and Butterfly Garden, also west of the The Tijuana River Estuary Visitor Center. Walking paths meander around plants specially chosen to attract these winged creatures. Check off your bird list while you eat your lunch at one of the picnic tables in the park.
OTHER DETAILS
Phone
(619) 575-2704 or (619) 575-3613.
Operating Hours
The Tijuana River Estuary's trails are open everyday from sunrise to sunset.
The Tijuana River Estuary Visitor Center Hours
Wednesday through Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm
Location
Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center
301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Directions
FROM NORTH:
Take Interstate 5 south to exit 4, Coronado Avenue, in Imperial Beach (not the Coronado Bridge exit). Turn right onto Coronado Ave. and head west for approx. three miles (it becomes Imperial Beach Blvd.). Turn left onto Third Ave. at the four-way stop (you'll see the Reserve's concrete sign). Follow the road around the corner and the Visitor Center will be on the right.
FROM SOUTH:
Take Interstate 5 north and turn left on Coronado Ave., then follow the directions above.
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Tijuana Estuary stretches to Mexican Border.
Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is landscaped with native plants.
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