Batiquos Lagoon — Attraction in Carlsbad

The Batiquitos Lagoon is a saltwater marsh located in Carlsbad, California. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, as it is home to a variety of wildlife and plants, including over 200 species of birds.

The Batiquitos Nature Center provides educational programs and guided walks for visitors to learn about the ecology of the lagoon and its surrounding areas.

The center also has exhibits on the local wildlife and plants, as well as the history of the region. The Batiquitos Lagoon is a protected area and is part of the Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area. A great place for a family outing hiking the trails...

Scenic preserve, well maintained with a darling little discovery center!

Kid and senior citizen friendly. Bring your binoculars for some bird watching. This is the trailhead closest to the center, which is free of charge and had a clean restroom and friendly volunteer (donations suggested). No issues with smell on the trail like others mentioned- and yes there’s I-5 right there but the kids liked seeing the big trucks and soon enough the noise dissipates, with the traffic is in...

It’s a great lagoon to hike and hike and explore. Salt water wetlands which can flood depending on the ocean water conditions. It’s a natural habitat or resting point for many kinds of birds. Very interesting to go for a hike if you are...