Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad, California 92011 USA

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Opens Thu 9a

Independent
Pet Friendly

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“one of the few remaining tidal wetlands”

Batiquitos Lagoon is a 526-acre coastal salt marsh with tidal mud flats and is on of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the Southern California coast. Over 185 species of birds can be seen here throughout the year. The lagoon is a destination for serious and casual bird watchers, artists and naturalists. It is protected by municipal ordinances as a game sanctuary and bird estuary. Docent-led nature tours and self-guided walks are popular with outdoor enthusiasts and walkers.

Reviewed by
Henry's T.

September 10, 2023

Trail Series, Part 19 "Some days it gets completely crazy, and I feeling like howling at the moon. Then sometimes it feels so easy, like I was born with a silver spoon. Other times you just... Read more

Reviewed by
Robert S.

November 07, 2023

Not far from our friend's house is the Batiquitos Lagoon trail. The Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center has a small parking lot and street parking available at the trail head. The Nature Center is... Read more

Reviewed by
Stephanie T.

July 09, 2023

I really love coming here. It's very beautiful. Just wish you couldn't hear the cars from the highway. Peaceful regardless tho for sure. Great place to walk the pups, go for a run or just sit and... Read more

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