Field guide index
Nature Centers And Lagoons
Explore nature centers and lagoons through our San Diego field notes. Find practical guides, coastal context and links to the official information you need before heading out.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea / Solana Beach
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center: Trails and Visitor Guide
Start at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center for exhibits, an accessible loop and wetland birdwatching. Learn how it differs from Annie's Canyon.
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Carlsbad
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Garfield Street Trailhead Guide
How to use the Garfield Street access for the short North Shore Hubbs Trail beside Agua Hedionda’s outer lagoon.
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North County / San Diego coast
San Diego Lagoons and Nature Centers: Where to Start
Pick a lagoon for the kind of visit you want: an interpretive center, a shoreline trail or a quiet wetland viewpoint.
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