Tijuana River Valley, San Diego
Encyclopedia
The Tijuana River Valley is a rural community in the southern
section of San Diego. It neighbors Imperial Beach to the north and west, Egger Highlands
and Nestor
to the north, San Ysidro to the north, and the U.S.-Mexico border to the south. Major thoroughfares include Hollister Street, Monument Road, and Dairy Mart Road.
and the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
, both located in Imperial Beach.
South San Diego
South San Diego is a district in San Diego, California, within a larger region known as the South Bay.-History:Before the arrival of the Spanish explorers, area of South San Diego was largely inhabited by the Digueno people...
section of San Diego. It neighbors Imperial Beach to the north and west, Egger Highlands
Egger Highlands, San Diego
Egger Highlands is a residential neighborhood in the southern section of San Diego. It neighbors Palm City and Nestor to the east, San Diego Bay to the north, Imperial Beach to the southwest and Chula Vista to the northeast...
and Nestor
Nestor, San Diego
Nestor is a residential neighborhood in the southern section of San Diego, and part of the Otay Mesa-Nestor community planning area. It neighbors Palm City and Otay Mesa West to the east, Egger Highlands to the north, San Ysidro to the southeast and the Tijuana River Valley to the south...
to the north, San Ysidro to the north, and the U.S.-Mexico border to the south. Major thoroughfares include Hollister Street, Monument Road, and Dairy Mart Road.
History
The Tijuana River Valley, along with other portions of South San Diego, was annexed from San Diego County in 1957.Facilities and landmarks
The community contains 71.5 miles of dirt roads and paths. A number of horse stables are located in the valley. The valley is home to the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, and is near Border Field State ParkBorder Field State Park
Border Field State Park is a state park of California, USA, containing beach and coastal habitat on the Mexico – United States border. The park is located within the city limits of Imperial Beach in San Diego County, adjacent to the suburb of Playas de Tijuana in Mexico...
and the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve is a natural reserve encompassing the Tijuana River Estuary, located on the Mexico – United States border, in Imperial Beach, California.-Access and features:...
, both located in Imperial Beach.