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Chula Vista Nature Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 274 attractions in San Diego
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Attraction type: Nature center
Address: 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr San Diego, CA
Tel: 619/409-5900

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4 of 5 stars
choi5151   1 contribution
San Diego
Oct 24, 2009

There are sea turtles out front, lots of fish tanks, bird exhibits, a lookout area, and a short hiking trail. Here you can pet manna rays. I would recommend going in the afternoon as that is when a lot of the feedings of the animals are done. Parking is free and you take a free shuttle over to the nature... more

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5 of 5 stars
trickykid1   23 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 17, 2009

I lived in San Diego 2 years, and so when we were about to come here for the weekend, and I doublechecked Tripadvisor for ideas on things to do, I was happy to see that I had already covered most of the top attractions in town during my time here. I had never been to the CV Nature Center though,... more

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5 of 5 stars
sunshine123423   3 contributions
San Diego, California
Aug 4, 2009

Great day out and definately a hidden jem. I was looking for something to do so I packed up my mom (54) and grandmother (85) and went to the Chula Vista Nature Center. It's conveniently placed right off the freeway and the parking was free! The wait for the shuttle bus was only a few minutes and it's only about... more

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5 of 5 stars
jmonte922   2 contributions
San Diego, Ca
May 24, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

I took three boys ages 10-12 to the nature center on a whim. It was a smaller attraction, but just enough to fill the afternoon. There werent any large crowds, so there was always plenty of time for the kids to take in each exhibit. Petting the rays was a big favorite, and there is an outdoor walk where you... more

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5 of 5 stars
sandytravelbug   347 contributions
California
May 7, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

The Center is right off the freeway, and when you park a shuttle takes you right to the Nature Center's door. Lots of tanks with sealife, touch-tanks, walking paths to the aviaries (most of the birds/raptors have been injured and unable to be in the wild). It's also nice and peaceful to walk the many marsh/tide area trails. Good views... more

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5 of 5 stars
bluzfan   1 contribution
California
Feb 26, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

This is a great and inexpensive place to take children. Lots of live exhibits that are enjoyable to both kids and adults. Rescued raptors (Eagles, etc), live petting pond, burrowing owl exhibit. Great birdwatching. Right off the freeway (Interstate 5), and near the trolley, but located in the middle of the marsh. more

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Chula Vista Nature Center Address

1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, San Diego, CA
Tel: 619/409-5900