Friendship Park, Binational park at US-Mexico border in San Diego, US
Friendship Park spans the westernmost point of the US-Mexico border, with a metal barrier extending into the Pacific Ocean. The location features native plants and sandy terrain on both sides of the boundary line.
A stone monument from 1851 marks the original boundary between the two countries following their war. The park was later established in the 1970s as a space for cross-border connections.
The park serves as a meeting point where separated families gather to connect with loved ones through the border fence, making it a place where people maintain bonds across the boundary.
Visiting the US section requires advance booking and coordination with Border Patrol agents on designated weekends only. The area is open terrain with minimal facilities, so wear sturdy shoes and bring sun protection.
The barrier literally extends into the ocean, marking where the border continues beyond land into the sea. This unusual feature makes it one of the few places where you can see a national boundary physically extend into water.
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