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Two hikers on Batiquitos Lagoon Trail

Today, you may meander along a delightful trail on the restored lagoon’s north shoreline. For the best bird-watching results, arrive here during early morning or late afternoon, when resident shorebirds and migrating visitors are most active. This also makes a good spot to cool off during one of San Diego’s rare summer or autumn heat waves, when temperatures can reach into the 90s.

THE ROUTE

Starting from the Gabbiano Lane trailhead, head eastward on the main trail. The nearly level pathway curls along the lagoon’s north shore, where colorful interpretive panels provide informative background on local flora and fauna. Traffic noise from I-5, annoying at first, fades as you continue east and pass several small eucalyptus coppices. An iron fence separates a perfectly manicured golf course and upscale housing on your left from the wild assortment of native sage scrub vegetation and nonnative palms, eucalyptus, mustard, and fennel on the shoreline strip you’re walking through. (Along the route four side trails lead north to small parking lots along Batiquitos Drive.)