San Diego NWR Complex
301 Caspian Way
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
FWS phone (619) 930-0168
Visitor Center (619)422-2481

Directions: From San Diego, drive south on Interstate 5. Take E Street exit at Chula Vista, turn west. Park in lot for Chula Vista Nature Interpretive Center and take shuttle bus. Private vehicular access is not permitted.

Primary Wildlife: Principle endangered species include California least tern, light-footed clapper rail, salt marsh bird's beak plant, and Palmer's frankenia. The only place in the United States where Palmer's frankenia is found. -- Over 200 species of birds recorded. -- Important shorebird and waterfowl habitat

Habitat: 316 acres of salt marsh and coastal uplands. Refuge includes largest emergent wetlands area remaining in San Diego Bay.

Recreation and Education: The Nature Interpretive Center operated by the City of Chula Vista has extensive interpretive programs including: formal environmental education classes, monthly newsletter, and volunteer programs. -- Wildlife observation, study, and photography. -- Future recreational foot trails.