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Bird Migration in Carlsbad: A Coastal Rest Stop Along the Pacific Flyway

When the Travelers Have Wings Some of Carlsbad’s most fascinating visitors never make a hotel reservation, eat at a restaurant, or spend a day at the beach. They arrive on wings. Throughout the year—and especially during the great spring and fall migrations—birds travel through Southern California on journeys that can cover hundreds or even thousands…

Buena Vista Lagoon | Discover Carlsbad’s First Coastal Lagoon and a Haven for Wildlife

Nestled along the border of Carlsbad and Oceanside, Buena Vista Lagoon is one of Southern California’s most peaceful natural treasures. As the first coastal lagoon encountered when traveling north through San Diego County, it welcomes visitors with calm waters, abundant wildlife, and scenic walking trails. For birdwatchers, photographers, hikers, and nature…