Batiquitos Lagoon

The Batiquitos Lagoon is a coastal wetland and estuary located in southern Carlsbad, in the North County region of San Diego County, California.

Aviara, in Carlsbad, California, is part of the Park Hyatt hotel chain. Prior to June 21, 2010, it was part of the Toronto-based Four Seasons chain of luxury hotels and resorts.

The Kia Classic is a women's professional golf tournament in southern California on the LPGA Tour. It debuted in 2010 at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, then moved north for a year in 2011 to the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms in the City of Industry in Los Angeles County. The tournament returned to La Costa in 2012 and moved to Aviara Golf Club, also in Carlsbad, for 2013.