Birding Outings: Beach Walk to the Mouth of the Tijuana River

Do you love long walks on the beach? Birds do! 

San Diego Bird Alliance Field Trips are dedicated to the goal of introducing newer birders, visiting birders, and anyone else who is interested, to the varied habitats and avian inhabitants of San Diego County.

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 8:00AM – 11:00 AM
Leaders: Peter Thomas, John Bruin, and others.

This is a nice walk along the beach, starting from the southernmost end of Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach, and proceeding south to the mouth of the Tijuana River. We will look for migrating shorebirds, as well as summer arrivals. Special target birds will be Least Terns and Western Snowy Plovers. Finding the bits of kelp, mollusks, and other marine life that have washed up along the shore is an added attraction. 

On-line registration is required. Capped at 12 participants.

Google Maps and Apple Maps: Parking on Seacoast Drive

GPS: 32.5666, -117.1324

Driving Directions: From I-5 going south, exit at Palm Avenue, and go west. Proceed through Imperial Beach, following the signs for Palm Avenue to the left, as Highway 75 forks off to the right. Proceed to Seacoast Drive, turn left (south), and drive to the end of the road and park. Meet at the marsh overlook.

Transit Instructions: The 933 and 934 buses in Imperial Beach will get you closest to the destination on Seacoast Drive. Get off at Imperial Beach & Seacoast Drive, then walk south along Seacoast to the end of the road. The 227 also stops on Seacoast Dr at Evergreen Ave, a slightly longer walk.