Amenities and Rates


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Outdoor use only

Includes access via main gate on Pacific Beach Drive or south gate on Crown Point Drive. Restrictions apply during marsh bird breeding season (Feb. 15-Sept. 15.) Please contact NRS staff for details.
$0.00 per person/per day UC San Diego $0.00 per person/per day UC rate $0.00 per person/per day Non-UC Academic $0.00 per person/per day Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per person/per day Tribal $10.00 per person/per day Commercial rate
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Henter Education center - morning

Multipurpose room for clean uses (meeting, class, lecture) that do not involve water, substrate, plants, animals, etc. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Class seating max. capacity is 24; meeting around conference table capacity is 20; lecture capacity is 50.
$25.00 per facility/per four_hours UC San Diego $150.00 per facility/per four_hours UC rate $150.00 per facility/per four_hours Non-UC Academic $0.00 per facility/per four_hours Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per facility/per four_hours Tribal $200.00 per facility/per four_hours Commercial rate
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Henter Education Center - afternoon

Multipurpose room for clean uses (meeting, class, lecture) that do not involve water, substrate, plants, animals, etc. 1-5 pm. Class seating max. capacity is 24; meeting around conference table capacity is 20; lecture capacity is 50.
$25.00 per facility/per four_hours UC San Diego $150.00 per facility/per four_hours UC rate $150.00 per facility/per four_hours Non-UC Academic $0.00 per facility/per four_hours Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per facility/per four_hours Tribal $200.00 per facility/per four_hours Commercial rate
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Kitchen use (for Henter Center users)

Use of the kitchen (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator) within the research area. This is included in overnight stays and available as an add-on for Henter Center users.
$30.00 per session/per day UC San Diego $30.00 per session/per day UC rate $35.00 per session/per day Non-UC Academic $0.00 per session/per day Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per session/per day Tribal $60.00 per session/per day Commercial rate
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Spotting scope

Heavy duty spotting scope with carrying case and heavy-duty tripod. Requires training and responsible adult (PI, group leader, etc.) present at all times when it is in use.
$0.00 per use/per four_hours UC San Diego $25.00 per use/per four_hours UC rate $25.00 per use/per four_hours Non-UC Academic $0.00 per use/per four_hours Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per use/per four_hours Tribal $35.00 per use/per four_hours Commercial rate
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Exterior restroom

Restroom accessible from the exterior of the building
$0.00 per facility/per day UC San Diego $0.00 per facility/per day UC rate $0.00 per facility/per day Non-UC Academic $0.00 per facility/per day Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per facility/per day Tribal $0.00 per facility/per day Commercial rate
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Rubber boots

Knee high rubber boots for entering muddy areas. Must be cleaned before return.
$0.00 per person/per four_hours UC San Diego $0.00 per person/per four_hours UC rate $2.00 per person/per four_hours Non-UC Academic $0.00 per person/per four_hours Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per person/per four_hours Tribal $5.00 per person/per four_hours Commercial rate
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Student docent

Guide for no more than 30 mins in the wetland or upland
$0.00 per use UC San Diego $0.00 per use UC rate $0.00 per use Non-UC Academic $0.00 per use Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per use Tribal $24.00 per use Commercial rate
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Educational Support

Use of the NRS Reserves Manager or Executive Director for field trip support
$80.00 per unit/per hour UC San Diego $80.00 per unit/per hour UC rate $80.00 per unit/per hour Non-UC Academic $0.00 per unit/per hour Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per unit/per hour Tribal $80.00 per unit/per hour Commercial rate
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Overnight accommodations

One bedroom has bunk beds, second bedroom has single bed. Includes office and laboratory bench space, wifi, toilet, shower, and basic kitchen facilities. Bring bedding, towels, pillows, if desired. Contact NRS staff for wifi password.
$35.00 per person/per night UC San Diego $35.00 per person/per night UC rate $40.00 per person/per night Non-UC Academic $0.00 per person/per night Fees waived (pre-approved) $0.00 per person/per night Tribal $60.00 per person/per night Commercial rate
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Cleaning fee

Cleaning fee assessed per 30 min cleaning time - not assessed if field station is cleaned by user
$30.00 per unit UC San Diego $30.00 per unit UC rate $30.00 per unit Non-UC Academic $30.00 per unit Fees waived (pre-approved) $30.00 per unit Tribal $30.00 per unit Commercial rate