GPS: 33.695584,-118.046917 Rating:  Easy to Moderate (Flat dirt & paved walkways, grass) Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is the largest coastal salt marsh preserve in the Los Angeles/Orange County metropolitan region. Its 300 acres are a vital oasis for resident shorebirds … Continue reading →

GPS: 32.846928,-117.00423 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Flat paved walkways and grass) Bathrooms: available at several locations along the walk Always a great birding spot, especially for photographers! Directions: From I-15 go east on Hwy 52. Exit at Mast Blvd. Continue … Continue reading →

GPS: 32.790891,-117.046076 Rating: Easy to Moderate (Dirt & Paved city park trails) Bathrooms: near parking lot Directions: Take I-8 east to Lake Murray Blvd. Exit and proceed 1 mile north (right turn) to Baltimore Drive. Turn left and drive about … Continue reading →

GPS: 33.246225,-117.270774 Rating: Moderate (Grass and dirt trails, some moderate incline) Bathrooms: available in several locations in the park A great birding spot! Always lots of birds. Directions: From Highway 78 in Oceanside, exit north on College Boulevard, curving left, … Continue reading →

Rating: moderate (a bit more walking and some hilly terrain) GPS: 32.939832, -117.138442 Bathrooms: near the parking lot 12122 CANYONSIDE PARK DR, San Diego, CA 92129 Rancho Penasquitos We will meet at the Rancho de los Penasquitos Adobe Ranch House … Continue reading →

GPS:  33.871171,-117.122016 Rating: Easy (mostly drive-through with some walking on dirt roads) Bathrooms: In the parking lot and along the route We will follow the auto tour route and make several stops along the route. Lots of birds.  There are … Continue reading →