Living Coast Discovery Center: Sweetwater Marsh & Stingray Touch Tanks
Tucked away inside the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Chula Vista, the Living Coast Discovery Center offers an intimate, crowd-free wildlife encounter.
Visit on your scheduleDec 1 – Feb 28 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Shuttle runs continuously from parking depot
Living Coast Discovery Center1000 Gunpowder Point Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · 6.0 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections
All ages; hands-on ray feeding and turtle encounters ideal for toddlers and kids; stroller friendly
From $20$20 adults; $15 youth ages 3–12; free for children under 3; free parking & shuttle
About this adventure
Children can hand-feed cownose stingrays and leopard sharks in the outdoor Ray Touch Pool, observe rescued green sea turtles in an open-air lagoon, and meet native burrowing owls and bald eagles. A complimentary electric shuttle whisks families from the parking lot into the coastal marsh sanctuary. Flat dirt and boardwalk trails accommodate strollers easily, and shaded picnic areas overlook San Diego Bay.
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