Field guide index
Nature Center
Explore nature center through our San Diego field notes. Find practical guides, coastal context and links to the official information you need before heading out.
Chula Vista Nature Center: Living Coast Visitor Guide
The Living Coast Discovery Center pairs local wildlife exhibits with a San Diego Bay refuge setting. Access starts with its shuttle.
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San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center: Trails and Visitor Guide
Start at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center for exhibits, an accessible loop and wetland birdwatching. Learn how it differs from Annie's Canyon.
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San Diego Lagoons and Nature Centers: Where to Start
Pick a lagoon for the kind of visit you want: an interpretive center, a shoreline trail or a quiet wetland viewpoint.
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon: Discovery Center and Trail Guide
Start at the Discovery Campus, then choose a lagoon-side walk that fits your group. Separate trailheads make a little advance planning worthwhile.
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Buena Vista Lagoon: Nature Center and Short Walking Trail
A small nature-center loop provides an introduction to the lagoon. It is not a continuous walk around the entire wetland.
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