06/09/2026
Stretching between Carlsbad and Encinitas, Batiquitos Lagoon offers scenic trails, abundant wildlife, and some of the most peaceful water views in North County 🌊 Just minutes from La Costa, it's easy to see why this coastal wetland is a favorite among local families!
Encompassing 561 acres, Batiquitos Lagoon is the perfect place for a morning walk or an afternoon of birdwatching 🦆🐦 Endangered species such as the Snowy Plover and California Least Tern have been spotted here.
Looking for a little adventure? Fishing is permitted from the rock jetties at the mouth of the lagoon near South Ponto Beach with a valid California fishing license 🎣
When's the last time you headed out to explore this lagoon?