Batiquitos Lagoon
Batiquitos Lagoon
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Romanw871
Redwood City, CA2,165 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
I am staying at Omni La Costa Resort and one of the recommendations for a run was to go to this place. The total length of run from the resort to the trial begin, trial itself and return from the end of trial to the resort is about 8 miles. The trial portion itself is roughly 3 miles (unless you run it in both directions) and except a short (200-300 yards) access is very flat. Nice place. I went on Saturday around 10 am and it was not very busy.
Written 5 March 2022
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Henry’s Take
San Diego, CA1,136 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Trail Series, Part 19
“Some days it gets completely crazy, and I feeling like howling at the moon. Then sometimes it feels so easy, like I was born with a silver spoon.
Other times you just can’t reach me, seems like I’ve got a heart of stone. Guess I need my solitude, and I have to make it on my own.
Well I guess I’m going A.W.O.L., disconnect my telephone. Just like Greta Garbo, I want to be alone.”
Van Morrison
If we’re being honest, aren’t there times when we need a moment to unplug from the noise and clatter of this world and just…be? Absolutely nothing demanding our attention except the moment we are living just then.
While there are many ways and places you can foster this kind of personal retreat, one of them can be found along the “Batiquitos Lagoon Trail” in Carlsbad, California.
I counted no less than 34 unique benches along the length of this approximately 1.5 mile trail, and all of them beckon you to sit awhile…and just listen. To the birds, to the sound of the breeze rustling through the leaves on the trees, or maybe just to the sound of your own breathing.
While walkers, runners, and leashed dogs are all welcomed on this trail, bicycles are not.
For those interested, a clearly posted QR code provides access to a self-guided tour and a Nature Center is free and open to the public on the West end of the trail.
All 3 entrances to this trail can be found along Batiquitos Drive and each feature a convenient parking lot.
The trail is nearly entirely unpaved, so your enjoyment of it will be reduced if you access it after it has rained.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
#trailofsolitude
#justmetime
“Some days it gets completely crazy, and I feeling like howling at the moon. Then sometimes it feels so easy, like I was born with a silver spoon.
Other times you just can’t reach me, seems like I’ve got a heart of stone. Guess I need my solitude, and I have to make it on my own.
Well I guess I’m going A.W.O.L., disconnect my telephone. Just like Greta Garbo, I want to be alone.”
Van Morrison
If we’re being honest, aren’t there times when we need a moment to unplug from the noise and clatter of this world and just…be? Absolutely nothing demanding our attention except the moment we are living just then.
While there are many ways and places you can foster this kind of personal retreat, one of them can be found along the “Batiquitos Lagoon Trail” in Carlsbad, California.
I counted no less than 34 unique benches along the length of this approximately 1.5 mile trail, and all of them beckon you to sit awhile…and just listen. To the birds, to the sound of the breeze rustling through the leaves on the trees, or maybe just to the sound of your own breathing.
While walkers, runners, and leashed dogs are all welcomed on this trail, bicycles are not.
For those interested, a clearly posted QR code provides access to a self-guided tour and a Nature Center is free and open to the public on the West end of the trail.
All 3 entrances to this trail can be found along Batiquitos Drive and each feature a convenient parking lot.
The trail is nearly entirely unpaved, so your enjoyment of it will be reduced if you access it after it has rained.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
#trailofsolitude
#justmetime
Written 10 September 2023
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loric386
27 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The lagoon is right in a neighborhood yet once you’re on trail you feel like you are in a different place! The path is marked and has signage for what to look for as type of animal or bird. This trail is good for families, couples, joggers, but not for the disabled. Dogs are allowed on leash and you must clean up if necessary. Fabulous get away spot!
Written 12 February 2020
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Global Traveler
United States70 contributions
Dec 2022
My wife and I were in the Carlsbad area for a week, and took the walk along Batiquitos Lagoon twice. Nice and level walking path with beautiful Eucalyptus trees, sea grasses, and of course the lagoon itself. Lots of water fowl to view.
Written 24 December 2022
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omgitisncd
santa barbara35 contributions
Nov 2019
Beautiful morning walk, usually with dogs. Most people obey the leash laws, but a few idiots don’t, always yelling “my dog is friendly”.... well, idiots, other dogs, on leases don’t like it & so get a clue! Otherwise, joggers & the few bikers work well on the path. It’s quite serene once away from the freeway noise and a beautiful photographic area. Always seems safe, lots of families, couples, singles.
Written 22 January 2020
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Sandykin1
Carlsbad, CA89 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
Watercraft are absent so the only noise is the whoosh of autos on I-5 at the western end of the lagoon. Egrets are frequently seen along the unpaved walking trail. It’s a lovely place to unwind.
Written 3 September 2019
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I4197VIdavids
Carlsbad, United States18 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Flat trail with good views of the lagoon. Trail is long and offers good jogging, strolling, dog walking. Insect control is obvious, no bug bites. Trail is not a loop.
Written 3 July 2019
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Starviagera
Florida2,082 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
As we were following the directions for the nature center, we saw a sign and turned into a very small parking lot for the lagoon. Very nice walk and a lot of birds to watch. We were too late for the nature center.
Written 25 February 2018
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Migdald
Carlsbad, CA44 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
Great place for a quick tranquil walk with dog or friends. At certain times of the year, the trail comes alive with color and scents. I like to park at the easternmost lot, walk west on the trail, then take sidewalk back to car. About 3 miles total.
Written 9 November 2017
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Caroline M
6 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
The lagoon is easy to see both from I5 and the coastal road but challenging to figure out where to access. Batiquitos Road winds through a very upscale suburb of Carlsbad and eventually passes a small parking lot, which is not especially well signed - we followed some locals who offered to show us where to go. This is a good place to start the walk. The trail is largely flat and it is hot and dry, with sparse shade (even in early November). The walk is just under 4 miles from start to finish. The path is easy to navigate and follows the southern contour of the lagoon. Bring water and apply sunscreen liberally. You will encounter mostly locals, dog walkers, runners and other fitness types. The views are captivating and the natural habitat is interesting.
Written 3 November 2015
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Where do you park?What exit off of the 5?
Written 27 April 2017
Get off the 5 on poinsettia lane and then go straight through Paseo del Norte, next turn right on batiquitos drive. Lastly, turn onto Gabbiano lane and drive all the way to the end and you will find the start of the trail. Also- there is parking at the entrance but if that is filled up you can park in the neighborhood surrounding it. Hope you have a great time!
Written 27 April 2017
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