Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Imperial Beach, California.

Tijuana Slough is a 1,072-acre wetland located where the Tijuana River meets the sea. The refuge was established in 1980 and is part of the 2,800-acre Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (TRNERR), one of only 30 such reserves in the United States.

This Refuge is also designated as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Wetlands Convention. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) administers the reserve system and supports research and education activities along with our partners at California State Parks and the Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association (SWIA).

Things to Do at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

From Interstate 5, take the Coronado Avenue exit and head west. At Third Street, turn south and follow the signs to the visitor center on Caspian Way. Wildlife viewing deck and interpretive panels are also located at the end of Seacoast Drive.

GPS Coordinates: 32.57482530000000, -117.12645000000001

Contact & Resources

Phone: 619-575-2704

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