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San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
2710 Manchester Avenue, California 92007,
About the San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve is a stunning park and tourist attraction located at 2710 Manchester Avenue in California, United States. This beautiful reserve is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to explore the diverse ecosystems of the San Elijo Lagoon. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and wildlife spotting while taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding wetlands and coastal habitats. With its tranquil atmosphere and abundance of natural beauty, San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve is the perfect destination for a peaceful and rejuvenating escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007, United States
Opening hours of San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
09:00 - 17:00
Reviews of San Elijo Lagoon and Ecological Reserve
"Great place for a short walk, long walk, lots of birds and a great nature preserve."
"Very beautiful but personally very short hike. We been on a "difficult "level of this kind of hike and omg, this is one of the easiest hike I ever been. Approximately you need 1hour for total at the most. The view at the top is very pretty. It's worth it, but for sure it's no difficult level of hiking. Maybe medium level for people who not even hiking :)))"
"Learned about this reserve through my job. San Elijo Natural Reserve is a huge lagoon/hiking trail that is situated around the 5. We entered through the Santa Inez trail entrance, which is situated in a quiet community cul-de-sac (so not much parking nearest to entrance but plenty of sidewalk road parking). This entrance allows you to go to trails on either side of the 5 as going left (if looking northbound) goes underneath the highway (which has a pretty cool bridge that goes over the water. We didn't go to the trails right by Santa Inez entrance (which is on the right of the 5 if looking northbound) as it is all bush and no shade. Parts of the trail is sand with bare vegetation, bike lanes, and sand fully surrounded by nature. Most of the trail is dog friendly. On the left of the 5, some shade is given by trees and the cliff sides, but definitely plenty of points where there is no shade. We also entered Anne's Canyon trail, which I highly recommend to anyone who would like a totally different experience from the normal trail hiking. Anne's Canyon is dog friendly but only up to a point. Where the sandstone canyons are is very steep and sandy and, around the end of the trail, turns into a ladder system that dogs can't do. We definitely had to turn back as soon as we realized the "no dogs" sign in Anne's Canyon meant dogs literally can't continue on the trail, although my dogs very much tried to do so. Anne's Canyon ends to a very wonderful view of the lagoon and surrounding natural reserve, which could also be accessed through the dog-friendly, and more stair climbing route that is Switchback trail. Very nice cardio exercise on switchback while Anne's Canyon is an exercise in claustrophobia. DO be courteous and not write/carve on the walls as many terrible people have done. No one wants to see how you ruined the natural beauty of nature for our generation and the ones after for one moment of gratification. We also entered Gamma loop on our way back, which goes through the brush and closer to the lagoon. Plenty of seating around the trails near the lagoon for contemplative sitting and just to breath in the fresh air while listening to birds splash in the water. The trail does go around the perimeter of the lagoon all the way close to 101, and loops all the way back to the bridge underneath the 5, so for anyone with enough time and maybe more cloud cover, I recommend going around. There was 0 cloud covering during our visit and I didn't want to subject us nor the dogs to that for hours. The trail connects to the nature reserve visiting center (not pictured), which has activities for kids, including a reptile petting zoo (you can pet a rosy boa!), bathrooms, merchandise, and a couple of small gardens. You can also contact the center for parties. Please leave trails as nice as you entered. Clean up after your dogs and leave no trace, no writings, no carvings, behind."
"This ecological reserve is a testament to the importance of preserving our natural heritage. It's a place where you can disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the beauty and serenity of the natural world. I can't recommend the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center enough – it's a must-visit destination for nature lovers and anyone seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Southern California."
"It was perfect weather on a Sunday afternoon. The park is free to explore, just remember to leave no trace - pack out your trash! Dogs allowed but mind the weather. It could get super hot for them to walk on. Lots of families when we went. Go during the week to avoid large crowds. Annie’s Canyon is definitely worth seeing!"
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