South Bay has a lot of scenery to offer. Here are two of the locations that would be well worth the trip.
Imperial Beach Pier - I-5 south to Palm Ave., Imperial Beach. Go west to Seacoast Drive, turn left to Pier (about six blocks).
Tijuana Estuary Wildlife Refuge - I-5 south to Palm Ave., Imperial Beach—west to 3rd St. left to Caspian Way look for parking. Opens at 9am.