Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Wheelchair accessible
A volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Batiquitos Lagoon, its wildlife, trails, and habitat for the community and visitors, offering various educational and volunteer opportunities.

📜 Volunteer-driven non-profit preserving Batiquitos Lagoon.
🔍 Protects wildlife, trails, and habitat in Carlsbad, California.

Why Go

🌊 Explore a vital coastal wetland in California
🦅 Observe diverse wildlife and natural habitats
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy guided nature walks and educational programs
🛶 Participate in unique kayak cleanup and volunteer events

Why Avoid

🚫 Kayaking generally restricted, except during special annual events.
🌧️ Some Saturday walks and talks may be rescheduled due to rain.

Cost

💰 Speaker Series and Docent-Led Walks are free; private walks $25/person (minimum 4 people).

Hours

🕒 Nature Center daily 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Speaker Series second Saturday 10:00 AM; Docent Walks third Saturday 10:00 AM.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ On-site parking available.