There is a variety of recreational and educational activities at the Batiquitos Lagoon. Many of these activities are provided by the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, an organization dedicated towards preserving the lagoon.

The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center

• Website: http://www.batiquitosfoundation.org/newsite/visiting_main.php
• Address: Foundation Nature Center is located at 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
• Hours: The Nature Center is open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 12:30 p.m. and weekends 9:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Parking and Trail Information

The majority of public access to the lagoon is from the North side. Although recreational activities on the lagoon water is strictly prohibited, there are many places to walk around it. The map below shows places with public parking were people can easily view the lagoon. This map is interactive and can be rotated in 3d for a virtual tour of the lagoon.

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