The Big Exchange

MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES May 1-18 The Big Exchange gives members of participating organizations reciprocal admission to more than 30 museums, historic sites, gardens, and more throughout San Diego County. Show your current membership card and get free entry to the organizations listed below. Simply head to your favorite participating museum, tell your guest services representative
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Trail to Bay Hike – Otay Lakes

SIGN UP Date: May 8, 2022 Check in time: 8:30 am Hike start: 9:00 am Duration: 1-2 hours Hiking level: MODERATE Location description: Otay Lakes County Park is a small park on the southern shore of Lower Otay Lake in Chula Vista. In addition to the usual playground and picnic areas to enjoy, there are
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Trail to Bay Hike: Mother Miguel

SIGN UP Thanks for your interest in joining us for our Trail to Bay Challenge hike at Mother Miguel on May 14, 2022. Date: May 14, 2022 Check-in time: 7:30 am Hike start: 8:00 am Duration: 2-3 hours Hiking level: HARD *This hike will be capped at 30 registrants. Please make sure you are wearing
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SANDAG Bike to Work Day 2022

Join the Living Coast and SANDAG for Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 19, 2022!  Find us at the Rambler Motel from 6 am - 9 am! Register and join thousands of commuters as they ride smart and GO by BIKE on SANDAG Bike to Work Day. Be sure to register to get your
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Trail to Bay Hike – Rice Canyon

SIGN UP Date: May 28, 2022 Check in time: 8:30 am Hike start: 9:00 am Duration: 1-2 hours Hiking level: EASY Please see below for more information on the site location and details. Meeting Location: We will meet on the west side of parking lot at 1242 Cima Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910. See
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Trail to Bay Hike: Otay Valley Regional Park

SIGN UP Thanks for your interest in joining us for our Trail to Bay Challenge hike at Otay Valley Regional Park on June 4, 2022. Date: June 4, 2022 Check-in time: 8:30 am Hike start: 9:00 am Duration: 1-2 hours Hiking level: EASY Meeting Location: We will meet just north of the parking lot located
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Trail to Bay Hike: Church Canyon

SIGN UP Thanks for your interest in joining us for our Trail to Bay Challenge hike at Church Canyon on June 12, 2022. A patch of nature located within the confines of a neighborhood, Church Canyon is a great example of how visiting nature can be as easy as walking into our own backyards. With
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Trail to Bay Hike: Border Field State Park

SIGN UP Thanks for your interest in joining us for our Trail to Bay Challenge hike at Border Field State Park. Located along the International Border (thus the park’s namesake), this state park is home to the least terns, rails, and a wide array of butterfly species. If you’ve ever wondered what the landscape looks
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Clean Up at the Living Coast

Join the Living Coast Discovery Center as we Team Up to Clean Up along the shores of the San Diego Bay. All participants receive free admission, so you can make a positive impact and then stay to learn more about the incredible plants and animals that you’ve helped to protect! And Trail to Bay Challengers
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Closed to the Public

We will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 6 for our annual fundraising event, Farm to Bay. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday, August 7. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Farm to Bay 2022

Saturday, August 6 4:00 – 7:30 PM Join us for our 13th Annual Farm to Bay fundraising event to support coastal wildlife, education, and sustainability programs at the Living Coast Discovery Center. Enjoy food and beverage samplings from local purveyors, animal encounters with your favorite Living Coast ambassadors, live entertainment from local artists, a live
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Downtown Chula Vista Lemon Festival

Taking place on Saturday, August 13th from 11am-6pm, Downtown Chula Vista’s Third Avenue will transform into a lemon-filled oasis. From lemon pie eating competitions to games, lemonade and cute pups in lemon outfits, this is definitely a free celebration you don’t want to miss! Although the lemon groves are no more, many of the homes
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