Batiquitos Lagoon and Nature Trail

Visit the Batiquitos Lagoon and Nature Trail to get up close to wildlife and enjoy a peaceful hike through beautiful vegetation!

"Batiquitos Lagoon is truly an awesome place that stretches from I-5 to El Camino Real along La Costa Boulevard. It has a 2+ mile walking/jogging trail, excellent visitors center, and tons of wildlife to observe."

Richard T.

This tour is Free for all ages!

Tour Stops

Batiquitos Lagoon and Nature Trail - Take a walk along the beautiful Batiquitos Lagoon and Nature Trail where you can get up close with wonderful wildlife and explore remarkable vegetation. Take a hike along their 2 miles trail the borders the lovely lagoon and take in great sights and fresh air. If you're a botanist or into botany you'll love coming here to see plants such as the Cat-tail, California Bulrush, Yucca, Arroyo Willow, Lemonadeberry, and many more. Observe as a Great Blue Heron stalks through the lagoon and catches a fish. Visitors will love this peaceful setting perfect for a hike or just getting close to nature!
Nature Center - Stop by the nature center to learn more about this wonderful and one of kind lagoon. Learn about restoration projects or wait for a guide to take you on a group tour of the lagoon focusing on certain aspects such as vegetation, wildlife, and more. If the Nature center is closed, pick up a brochure that will give you tons of information on the lagoon.