


A broad coastal marsh where tidal channels, mudflats and dunes meet the Pacific — prime for shorebirds, waders and expansive wetland landscapes. Photograph sinuous channels, reflections at high tide, and colorful migrating birds (best in winter–spring). Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; sunsets can give dramatic skies over the ocean. Accessible via the 5th St parking lot in Imperial Beach with boardwalks and trails; bring insect repellent and respect protected



A broad coastal marsh where tidal channels, mudflats and dunes meet the Pacific — prime for shorebirds, waders and expansive wetland landscapes. Photograph sinuous channels, reflections at high tide, and colorful migrating birds (best in winter–spring). Visit at sunrise or golden hour for warm side-light and long shadows; sunsets can give dramatic skies over the ocean. Accessible via the 5th St parking lot in Imperial Beach with boardwalks and trails; bring insect repellent and respect protected