San Elijo Lagoon is one of the largest coastal wetlands in San Diego County, California, USA. It is the location of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve. [1]
The lagoon lies within the southernmost part of the city of Encinitas. Its watershed is 77 square miles. The two main feeds are Escondido Creek and Orilla Creek. The reserve covers 900 acres.[1]
The Reserve is owned by the California Department of Fish and Game [2] and is managed by the County of San Diego [3].
Coordinates: 33°00′35″N 117°15′44″W / 33.00972°N 117.26222°W
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