Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center

Carlsbad, California

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center

As the host of many seminars, festivals and programs year-round, the Discovery Center has facilities for numerous water and land-based activities. The exploration of its three lagoons with its mud flats, marshes and deep waters, is a must for Carlsbad visitors!

Useful Information

Address: 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad
Email: lisa@aguahedionda.org
Phone: +1 760 804 1969
More Info: lagoon.aguahedionda.org
Address: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Do & See

For an area just over 39 square miles, the amount of time it would take to fully explore the Carlsbad area is astounding. From hundreds of attractions to shopping of all types and bustling beaches to quiet lagoons, Carlsbad is a vacation spot that is more than just a "Village by the Sea." See below.

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