Stroll by a marsh where salt water meets fresh water on San Elijo Lagoon’s southeast end.
The broken seashells on the trail remind you that the Pacific Ocean is nearby – these shell bits also remind us of the Kumeyaay who lived here long ago and ate lots of shellfish. Take time to relax on a bench, try birdwatching from your perch, and imagine the history of this land.
Soak up views of marshland grasses on the hills. Currently, one of our restoration efforts is to remove all invasive grasses and plants that grew after agricultural fields were abandoned many years ago – Along the trail, native vegetation replanting is underway – note the cones and flags.
Did you know? Nature Collective cares for many of your favorite hikes, like Santa Carina Trail. We help maintain paths, lead native habitat restoration, remove trash, and share knowledge with the community.
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