Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center
Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center
Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Courtney M
Oceanside, CA52 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The nature center itself has surprisingly quite a lot of interesting animals and fossils to look at. They have a microscope to interact with and view bird feather, rocks and shells. Outside is a very nice trail that’s about 1/4 mile. There is a fun nature scavenger hunt found inside the nature center that you can use while out on the trail. Super fun for the kids! The trail was at parts a little bit of a tight squeeze if you have strollers but can still be accomplished.
Written 16 February 2024
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inspfitz
Anaheim, CA1 contribution
Sept 2019
our grandsons had a really nice experience touching and seeing all the wild life. Very interesting for 5 and 7 year old's . They enjoy walking the trail,the 5 year old chose to lead us. he really got into it. We had a very nice 2 hour trip.
Written 4 November 2019
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SunDo Susan
4 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Blink and you'll miss the small sign and obscure entrance, but go back and visit the Buena Vista Audubon Center. Go early in the morning for the best bird-watching, and walk the nature trail ready to take pictures. Kids' activities in the summer, too!
Written 15 March 2019
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travelinhobo_10
Yuma, AZ314 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
For the second time in almost 3 years I passed by and stopped at this nature centre. The first time I had a nice conversation with the volunteer. This time, traveling by bike again, I had an ugly encounter with the old male hag who was manning the center. I had parked my loaded touring bike against the wall of the building, as I had been welcomed to do previously. After I went in, I started walking around and the guy asked me if it was my bike outside. When I replied yes, he made a gruff statement about thinking how it belonged to some homeless person (he was clearly insulting the homeless). I don't know why he would have thought that - the area gets plenty of touring cyclists. He then mumbled something else as I walked around the exhibits. It was EXTREMELY evident that he was miserable working there. Whoever hired him never should have. He has no personality to be around others.
Written 28 August 2018
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gfderms
Encinitas, CA12 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
We visited the wonderful exhibit and friendly docent at the Audubon Center today. I decided to take a walk on the trail on my own while my husband sat in the car. Wish I had been put on notice by the docent that homeless people on bikes regularly camp out under trees along the trail, I never would have walked back there alone. Once I saw the fellow camped out, I didn’t feel safe and immediately returned to our car. I called later to report this to the docent and he said that it is a common occurrence and that the police go through there asking them to clear out a couple times a day. If you are walking alone, better to walk the trail after a police visit. Check with the docent.
Written 18 January 2018
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ktag84
Thornton, CO10 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
The center was closed so we walked around what we could of the nature trail. Not as much to see as I was expecting. Very swampy and not a lot of birds - probably just the time of year. A very nice native grass (with labels) area.
Written 27 June 2017
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19022013
Prescott, AZ73 contributions
Feb 2017
we visit Oceanside yearly for a couple weeks in February and always find new places to explore we always stop by the nature center to catch up on the sightings that are unique. staff volunteers are very knowledgeable. The indoor viewing deck allows for a view without having to hike
Written 16 May 2017
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photobug429
Kensington, MD500 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Very nice display of animals--stuffed and information. The trail was not recommended due to recent rain. I appreciated knowing that the trail was muddy and not recommended at the time we stopped.
Written 10 January 2017
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Love2Food
San Diego, CA28 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Wonderful group of people - great lectures on various subjects. Good place to put on your donation list.
Written 9 May 2016
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WILLIAMC60
Oceanside, CA13 contributions
Apr 2016 • Friends
Love this peaceful Place on Coast Highway ! Great museum and you can arrange docents for tours ! People fish , hike & Bird Watch in this Living/Breathing Eco - System !
Written 27 April 2016
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- Buena Vista Audubon Society & Nature Center is open:
- Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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