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San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve, which is approximately 1,000 acres, is collectively owned and managed by the State of California (managed by the California Department of Fish and Game), the County of San Diego (managed by the County Department of Parks & Recreation), and San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. These agencies are jointly responsible for preserving this area as a sanctuary for critical natural resources. As long as visitors remain sensitive and thoughtful, they can enjoy recreational use of the area while it is being preserved for the wildlife that depend on it. 
Please observe the following rules: Stay on established trails only. Dogs are allowed if they are kept on a leash of 6 feet or less. Carry your trash out including your pet's waste. Fishing with a fishing license is allowed from established trails. Nets or seines are not allowed, and commercial fishing of any kind is prohibited. Boating, kayaking, swimming and wading are not allowed. Bicycles, motorcycles and other vehicles are prohibited. Do not disturb or collect any form of plant, animal, artifact or mineral. Do not enter the reserve after dark. Please do not feed the wildlife or release any animals into the reserve. |
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Below is a link to Vistas of San Elijo Lagoon slideshow that will open up in a smaller window on top of this one. Once open it will allow you to view a slide
show of some very beautiful images taken in the reserve....enjoy. [ Vistas of the Lagoon ] (No plugin required) [ Vistas of the Lagoon ] (Flash version - flash plugin required) |
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Rios Avenue Trail Guide [ click here ] (PDF file 992kb) Made possible with funding provided by REI, Union Bank of California, City of Solana Beach, and San Diego County Fish & Wildlife Advisory Commission. La Orilla Trail Guide [ click here ] (PDF file 976kb) Made possible with a grant from the Jewell Wilpan Memorial Endowment Fund at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation |
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| To view a directional map of a particular trailhead simply click on any one of the trailhead icons. A new smaller window will open with a map of the immediate area. We have provided a print button on each page for your convenience |
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| Driving Directions To San Elijo Lagoon Trailheads The Nature Center is the only trailhead with drinking water and restroom facilities. NATURE CENTER I-5 to Manchester exit Drive west on Manchester Avenue Turn left into first available driveway 2710 Manchester Avenue RIOS AVENUE I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit Drive west on Lomas Santa Fe Drive Turn right on Rios Avenue Drive to end of Rios Ave and park along the curb SANTA CARINA I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit Drive east off exit Turn left at the first available street: Santa Helena Turn left on Santa Victoria Turn left on Santa Carina Drive to the end of Santa Carina and park along the curb SANTA INEZ I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit Drive east off exit Turn left at the first available street: Santa Helena Turn left on Santa Rosita Turn left on Santa Florencia Turn left on Santa Inez SANTA HELENA I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit Drive east off exit Turn left at the first available street: Santa Helena Follow Santa Helena all the way to the end LA ORILLA I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe exit Drive east off exit Turn left on Highland Rd (4-way stop) Turn left on El Camino Real Look for the parking area on the left side of the road before you get to the 90 degree bend in the road |
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