Shuttle Information

We are uniquely situated on the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista! Because we’re on a National Wildlife Refuge, traffic is limited to the site. You’ll notice lots of squirrels, birds, rabbits, and even endangered species that would be threatened by increased vehicular traffic. The shuttle is free and accessible and can even hold your stroller.

The parking lot is located just past the traffic circle at Gunpowder Point Drive. You can see our building from the parking lot! After you park in the lot, our shuttle (which runs on a loop) will pick you up. The shuttle does its first pick-up at 10:00 AM and the last pick-up at 4:30 PM. The last shuttle from the center to the parking lot is at 5:00 PM.

There is no dedicated trail to walk or bike into the Refuge, and walking on the road poses a significant hazard to everyone involved. The only way to access the Living Coast or Refuge trails is via the Living Coast shuttle. If you are visiting the Walking Trails, you do not need to pay admission.

Directions

From I-5 South: Take the E Street exit, turn right at the light onto Gunpowder Point Dr., follow the road to the traffic circle, take the first exit, and turn left into the parking lot.

From I-5 North: Take the E Street exit, turn left at the light onto E Street; at the light continue onto Gunpowder Point Dr., follow the road to the traffic circle, take the first exit, and turn left into the parking lot.

From Bay Blvd.: Turn left at the light onto Gunpowder Point Dr., follow the road to the traffic circle, take the first exit, and turn left into the parking lot.

From E Street: Go straight at the light onto Gunpowder Point Dr., follow the road to the traffic circle, take the first exit, and turn left into the parking lot.

Physical address:
1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Free guest parking. After parking, please wait for our complimentary shuttle.

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