- South San Diego Bay Unit
This area of the refuge is surrounded by the Bayshore Bikeway, so access is easy! Many people walk/bike from the City of Coronado and the Silver Strand down to the City of Imperial Beach, hugging the curves of the South Bay Unit. It continues to glide through Imperial Beach, passing by the salt ponds, where many species of birds can be viewed diving into the ponds for fish or swimming along the Otay River. You may park anywhere along this area, however it is in a residential area, so please be considerate of our neighbors!
Driving DirectionsThe best place to park would be at 495 10th Street, Imperial Beach, in the gravel parking lot. This is a parking lot the City of Imperial Beach has graciously installed for extra visitor parking. From here, you can cross the bike path and access our Bayside Birding and Walking Trail, which runs from the northern terminus of 10th Street west to 7th Street in Imperial Beach.
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