Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

This is an easy 3 mile RT hike that runs along the lagoon. Sadly you cannot go around the lagoon but just adjacent to one side. There are a few small trails that have some nice inclines that run adjacent to this main trail. You just have to explore those little openings along the left side of the trail. I will say that one of the trails has the best view of the lagoon and ocean.
This is a dog friendly park but only a walking trail– no bikes are allowed. In the past, I’ve seen maps where you can do a self guided tour of the lagoon, looking for numerical markers to match your guide, although I haven’t seen them recently until you’re significantly along the trail. This trail has about three trail entrances where you can park and hike in.
This is a very easy walk with pretty views. You can make it a little harder by adding some of the side trails to your workout. It’s worth a stop!

So, I wouldn’t consider this much of a hiking trail. It’s a dirt path perfect for a casual walk… It’s also very congested with people. There is the lagoon but it’s not as intimate as the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve center and surrounding trails. It’s a good for younger kids.
There are so many more hiking options in the area like Calavera lake so be to check them all out.
tip — If you seek adventure, head to the trail that goes under the 5 freeway bridge. Much of this isn’t a trail, it’s granite boulders but you’re rewarded by seeing how quickly and powerful the tide flows in and out through the bottleneck. You’ll also get to see crab beach. The little crabs at the lower tide are in the thousands…
— Fishing is legal under the bridge. I think you still need a license.

Batiquitos lagoon is a great family destination. The trail is flat and well maintained making it the ideal path for walking the dog or taking the kiddos bike riding.
The trail follows the lagoon for a little over a mile and is an «out-​and-​back» hike. Dotted along the way are covered benches for taking a break to watch wildlife or getting a breather from the sun.
My only disappointment is with the freeway and golf course that are both next door. Conveniences of modern life they both are loud making wildlife viewing difficult.

Nice trails along perimeter. Family and dog friendly. Can be busy on weekend day but you are not walking too close together to others.
Can pick up a little gravel or sticks if hiking in flip flops. Pretty smooth for most part. Good sized puddles after heavy rain cover almost width of path. Let dry for a day first.
Minimal shade in long stretches so wear a hat & avoid in heat of day.

Nice little lagoon hidden in the Aviara area of Carlsbad. There are trails for hiking, and you can fish underneath the freeway bridge. Took the dog here tonight– let him off the leash as there was no one around. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing– there are many benches to sit and enjoy the scenery.

Great lagoon tucked away in this carlsbad community. The area around the water is protected and you must stay on the trails. The trail is well marked so it’s not hard to stay on track.
There are only a few actual parking spots for the lagoon, but you can also park in the nice neighborhood right by the entrance. The trail is very flat for the most part. Great for anyone of any age to walk/​hike. You can only fish under the freeway. I haven’t fished here yet, so I don’t know how good it is or what you will catch. There are lots of benches to sit on to rest or eat. Lots of trash cans around for doggy bags. The dog poop bags were empty when we came, but we always have our own.
This is a great place for a walk or run. Also great for eating lunch on the benches. If you are a bird watcher or bug watcher, they have handouts at the resource center.

This hike/​walk is perfect with kids and a jogger. Flat and beautiful! My kids have enjoyed it for years and my 5 year old really enjoys the nature center now. We love the lagoon and we definitely enjoy our mornings here.

A beautiful place to stroll or jog. Free parking. Dogs are permitted (on leash only). Lovely views of the Batiquitos Lagoon the entire way.
Batiquitos Lagoon was named by the local American Indian tribe. It means «stinky waters». But thanks to the ever moving gentle breezes of this area, they are not stinky at all.
A wonderful trail. Centrally located yet you’d swear you were out in nature somewhere.

I’ve been hiking batiquitos for a few years and I love it! I can bring my fiancé, my children friends, my friends and my puppy and we all manage to have a wonderful time. Highly recommend!

This place is located in a residential neighborhood at the end of a cul de sac. It looks small on the outside but its actually quite a long hike once you hit the trail. The trail goes around the lagoon and gives you some nice scenery of the area. it allows dogs, tons of people walking their dogs here.

The Batiquitos trails are such a nice alternative for an outside workout. It takes you along the lagoon, which is beautiful, and you can usually always feel a nice cool ocean breeze. The trails are pretty flat, but there are a few steep inclines that take you behind some of the beautiful houses in the area. Love going with a girlfriend for a nice, social workout. Can’t wait to go back and hit the trails with the dog.

This trail is nice and quite well maintain trail. perfect for a family stroll with the accompanied by the nice calm atmosphere of the lagoon and the chirping of birds fill there air overall nice and easy trail for everyone.

This is a lovely place. There are a lot of people walking the trail path. The trail is not that long nor is it difficult. There’s many birds for you to watch if you’re into bird watching. The place also have benches for you to rest on.
The big draw back of the area for me is the noise and views of cars driving on the freeway and housing structures everywhere that gets in the way of the over all experience of peace and nature. I went after the rain and the lagoon still seems like it needed more water. I heard you can fish underneath the bridge .I will have to give that a try when i do back. If you’re looking for a nice stroll and within the area, this would be a nice place for you to ease your mind.

First time here Hike half of trail late January lots of Friendly people as well as friendly dogs. I wish I could have done more but the rest of my crew where getting tired and had to go back :(I’m defiantly going to add this little trail for next time. It’s a really peaceful place to run-​walk-​jog or just enjoy a beautiful sunset by the lagoon with the birds flying around you. Is a most Do — Open Parking at St. Near a residential area just be cautious from pedestrian ^ residents

Great place for a nice easy jog. The trail is mostly loose dirt, and it’s more of an «out and back» as opposed to a loop, if that makes sense. I’d say about 60% of the trail is shaded. Expect to share the path, as there are usually at least a few other walkers/​joggers on the trail.

A nice and easy hiking trial but not much of a view. It definitely is well maintained and there’s lots of other friendly hikers.

My girlfriend and I decided to walk this trail the other day. I grabbed my camera and we headed out. It’s a nice, flat, 3 mile round trip. We went a little before noon and ended up eating a little lunch at one of the benches overlooking the Lagoon. There were a few people running but nothing to bad. We saw some birds and read a few signs that told us they were endangered. I will be back and grab some shots of the birds with some longer lenses.
Only real cons:
One end of the trail head is close to the freeway.
The opposite side of the trail from the lagoon is nothing but houses and a golf course.
It’s a point to point trail. It would be nice to be a loop to continuously have new stuff to look at.

Very nice flat trail. Easy to get to. My husband and I took our older dog on this trailed and we all enjoyed ourselves. It is close to the highway at the start of the trail, but as you keep walking you forget about it and just pay attention to all the nature around you instead.

This is one of my favorite trails near the coast: great views of the ocean and the lagoon, tons of wildlife and shrubbery, and very well maintained. Perfect for beginners, this is a peaceful and easy trail. If you’re an advanced hiker, this isn’t a hike at all.
It is a very well used trail! If you enjoy being surrounded by others on a trail, this is for you. If you like to be on your own, avoid going on weekends or after work.
This trail is flat, with no elevation gain. It’s a 3 mile total loop. There are several benches and places to stop and observe the lagoon and wildlife. As a sanctuary, it’s perfect.
Dogs are allowed on leashes and there are poop bags and trash cans along the route. Bikes are not allowed on the trail officially, although it would be a great biking trail.
There are several places to enter and exit the trail. It’s a residential area so you may not expect to park there but it’s allowed.

Except for that fact that the trail was a little muddy, i LOVED this place! The weather was gorgeous, the scenery fantastic, the air crisp and delicious, perfect ! only got to walk a portion of the trails, but i definitely want to go back.
It is a bit far from OC, but it’s definitely worth the hour drive since the outlets are nearby. Makes for a perfect Saturday.
Tip, if you need to use the restroom, stop by the Aviara golf resort clubhouse! Fantastic restrooms there!
It’s good for kids and families, but it’s also good for a nice daytime romantic date. Take your date up to the HYATT hotel afterwards. Amazing views from up there.