Tijuana River Estuary, National Natural Landmark estuary in San Diego County, US.
The estuary spans 1,569 acres at the mouth of the Tijuana River, featuring salt marshes, mudflats, coastal dunes, and diverse aquatic habitats.
In 1973, the federal government designated this coastal wetland as a National Natural Landmark for its ecological importance and natural characteristics.
The Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve conducts extensive scientific studies on coastal ecosystems and environmental changes through multiple research stations.
Visitors can observe migratory birds, explore hiking trails, attend educational programs at the visitor center, and participate in guided nature walks.
The reserve represents the largest natural coastal area between Santa Barbara, California and San Quintín, Baja California, supporting numerous endangered species.
Location: San Diego County
GPS coordinates: 32.55670,-117.12600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:42
Cross Border Xpress
14.2 km
San Ysidro Port of Entry
9.2 km
Naval Base Coronado
13.7 km
Cerutti Mastodon site
13.3 km
Playas de Tijuana
4 km
Border Field State Park
2.3 km
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
11.8 km
Friendship Park
2.5 km
Centro Cultural Tijuana
10.3 km
Cornerstone Church of San Diego
12.3 km
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
5.2 km
Initial Point of Boundary Between U.S. and Mexico
2.5 km
Dorian's
8.4 km
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
5.3 km
Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge
828 m
Living Coast Discovery Center
9.4 km
Montgomery Memorial
5.9 km
Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno
14 km
Hospital Angeles Tijuana
11.9 km
Granger Hall
14.6 km
Park Towers
2.9 km
Green View Tower
11.9 km
El Cubo
10.1 km
Museo del Coleccionista
8.9 km
History Museum Tijuana
8.5 km
Brick Row
13.3 km
Station and General Office, California Southern Railroad
11.6 km
Tijuana Lighthouse
3.1 kmReviews
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