BATAQUITOS LAGOON

A large lagoon located just south of Carlsbad. This region is currently under restoration, to save the lagoon, by the Port Of Los Angeles. This is a wonderful place to see birds. Terns, Kingfishers, Red-Winged Blackbirds and many others can be found here. Since this is a coastal lagoon, the water is closest to the hiking trails during high tide. This means that the best time to see the shorebirds is during high tide. So keep this in mind while visiting.

Directions:
Take I-5 north to Poinsettia Drive. Turn right and stay on this street. Turn right again at Batiquitos Drive. Turn right again at Gabbiano. Park at the small parking area on the right.