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Chula Vista Nature Center - San Diego

Chula Vista Nature Center


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  • Contact:

  • tel: +1 619 409 5900
  • fax: +1 619 409 5910
  • Location:

  • 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr
  • Chula Vista
  • Chula Vista, CA 92132
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Description:

  • A 15-minute drive south of downtown San Diego will take you to one of the few remaining salt-marsh habitats on the Pacific coast. At this center, families can take guided nature walks while observing hundreds of species of birds in their natural surroundings. Afterwards, stop by the petting tank for an up close look at sharks, bat rays, and jellyfish. Let your children experience the wonders and joys of nature safely at this great center. Check their website for current rate information.
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Frommer's
  •  Recommended 2009
  •  Recommended 2010
  • Frommer's

  • ...its $3-million Discovery Center, which is home to Turtle Lagoon, San Diego's only habitat for endangered green sea turtles. There are also large tanks with moon jellyfish, eels, and rainbow trout. CVNC is located in Sweetwater Marsh, one of San Diego's top bird-watching spots. The nature center has walking trails and a facility for experiencing the bird life (including aviaries with shorebirds and raptors). The parking lot is located away from the center, and a shuttle bus ferries... show full description

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    a family adventure!

  • the nature center is a great, inexpensive family activity that everyone in the family will enjoy. they have great fish exhibits and a large area outside with sharks, stingrays,...

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    • posted on 07.14.09
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    a family adventure!

  • the nature center is a great, inexpensive family activity that everyone in the family will enjoy. they have great fish exhibits and a large area outside with sharks, stingrays,...

  • Read full thing to do review
    • posted on 07.14.09
  •  

    a family adventure!

  • the nature center is a great, inexpensive family activity that everyone in the family will enjoy. they have great fish exhibits and a large area outside with sharks, stingrays,...

  • Read full thing to do review
    • posted on 07.14.09

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