I came by on a Sunday for a quiet fun day. We rented kayaks and played around for 1-2 hours. The sun was out and it was a relaxing time. The price is reasonable too. Bring the kids. This is a good old time. The restrooms could use more maintenance though. read more

Brought my family here for the weekend, and I was quite unhappy. The staff exhibited unprofessional behavior and displayed rudeness, along with inappropriate comments. The water was extremely dirty and had a foul odor. I won't be bringing my family back to this filthy lagoon. read more

This was our first time at the Carlsbad Lagoon with the family. I made a reservation for a small deck the morning of our event and was worried there wouldn't be availability but we were able to book no problems. The deck was clean and easy access from the parking lot. Kids had a blast playing in the water and paddle boating. Will be coming back soon! Would recommend getting there early as parking can get full. read more

Beautiful area! Can get busy, but it is always fun to see paddle boarders and kayakers enjoy their time on the lagoon. This area is dog friendly too! read more

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I wanted to take my family stand up paddle boarding and I found a Groupon to do it at the Carlsbad Lagoon. This was so much fun. The boards were good quality and the lagoon is a great location to cruise around. Their boards even have a pull-up seat if you need a break from standing. The staff are all super nice and helpful. Overall great experience. Sorry no pictures but I was too worried that I would drop the phone into the water. read more

What an excellent experience for me and my son. We competed in the first annual kayak fishing tournament at Carlsbad Lagoon and it was an epic experience. Even though we didn't land any fish my son said, "that was really fun Dad!" Given he loves fishing this was the first time we didn't catch fish and he still had fun! We will be back every year for this event. Josh, the owner, is a spectacular logistician (I am former military and don't hand out this accolade lightly). The event was run w precision. What a memory. The kids in the event were so into it. Your child will greatly bond if you attend with them. read more

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Love coming here to rent one of the many fun water vehicle options from California Watersports! The staff is always very friendly and helpful, and they make the rental process quick and easy. My favorite things to rent at the lagoon are SUP boards and jetskis, because the lagoon is a really great place for both activities. We recently came by to do a jetski rental and arrived a few minutes late, but they were kind enough to give us the full hour of use. We purchased a locker rental for $5 but later found out there are storage compartments on the jetskis. Overall the Lagoon is a great place to visit, either to enjoy your time out on the water or take a relaxing walk around the trails any time of year. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - Jet Ski Rental - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Used to come here all the time, but in the last two months I have noticed that the service has gone down in quality.

We had a great time! Beautiful spot and the guys down at the shop are super cool and made our rental very easy! Thanks guys! We will be back to kayak read more

Horrible experience..nothing but teenage kids that don't know no respect or what they are doing ..please hire adults

My girlfriends and I decided to try our hand at stand-up paddleboarding, and we found a great discount on Groupon for Carlsbad Lagoon. It was easy to find, and parking was plentiful, which was a relief. The equipment provided was good quality, though there wasn't any real instruction on how to paddleboard. I would recommend bringing someone who already knows how to do it if you're a beginner. Despite this, everything went seamlessly. We showed them the coupon and got 2 hours for $40, which was a fantastic deal. Renting a locker was an additional $5, which was reasonable. The on-site facilities were well-maintained. The bathrooms were clean, and there was a hose available to rinse off after our paddleboarding session. We had a great time, and it was such a fun way to spend the day. I took a star off because of the lack of instruction. read more

Went paddle boarding and kayaking here today. Easy to make a reservation online and sign the waiver online. They help you with the kayak and get you started in the water. It was a little windy so hard to paddle today got good exercise though. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - Went down the canal. - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Brought my family here for a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty awesome. My sons are on the autism spectrum and enjoyed our swan peddle boat rental. The prices for peddle boat were inexpensive and it wasn't too busy with people. The views were gorgeous and the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. I'd definitely bring my sons here again and rent jet skis or a pontoon boat next time. The water wasn't the cleanest but what can you do, it's not the staff or company fault for that. If you want a small quiet adventure in the water, I'd definitely recommend this. Also to other families with children on the spectrum, that enjoy water- this is definitely worth trying. Thanks again read more

2 hours riding a swan boat, $115, on a late Sunday morning is serenity! We packed snacks and had a picnic on our swan while watching fish randomly jump out of the water. From dock to entrance of the wetland to the east, it's approximately 40 minutes of active peddling. We paid cash (love that it's an option here!), the restrooms are near the docs, it's clear where you can stay on the lagoon (motorized boats and swans dont mix!), and if you dont want to peddle a boat, they also offer kayaks, SUPs, jetskis and some other fun options at reasonable/comparable rates. The first swam we boarded has a malfunction as soon as we left dock, so it was a minor chore to change swans. We also didn't have instructions on how to safely return our swan to dock after our 2 hours. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - Swan's POV - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My 13 year old son was signed up with his friends ( 12 year old and 8 year old ) for the HT0 summer camp. Start time was 9 am. I checked my son in at 9 am inside the shop , he received the shirt we ordered for him and was told to wait with about 20 plus loud , restless kids mostly between the age of 6 years old 8 years old , We waited for 40 minutes until the final camper that was very late arrived before it could start . There was no supervision at all . Looked like way too many cammpers and not nearly enough staff . i was concerned... i stayed Once it started at 9:45 am. I finally left . My son had his watch in his backpack and called me an hour later saying it was very loud there because of the kids, ( he has ear sensitivity due to autism , ) but he was trying to deal with it and was looking forward to a fun day ! In the background of the call i could hear a camp counselor telling My son to have me call him on his cell phone . i proceeded to call , the counselor said my son was nice but it wasn't a good fit and to pick him up soon . i left to get him immediately. Once i parked my son saw me and bolted to my car , i told him he can wait if he would like so i could check him out . i walked inside the building and was met at the register by the counselor that i spoke to . He said they gave me a refund to the credit card i paid with . He Said sorry and goodbye , i left the building , saw my son at the car . i let him know he will not come back , and he said no one told him he wasn't coming back and had no idea . He was pretty disappointed. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - front office - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My 7 year old daughter had camp here this past week. She had a blast and was exhausted every night. Her favorite activity was paddle boarding. It's a great camp to encourage interest in our lagoon and she loves discovering all the sea life. She can't wait for next years camp! read more

Got a Groupon to rent equipment for 2 hours and choose to do kayaking while my mom and brother tried out cycling. It was really cool and a lot bigger area than I thought; it was frustrating how big the waves got due to the jetski area. There is a little rest area that has food and chairs; the service was good. I will likely give it another try. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - 2 hour kayaking - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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The teenagers managing this location will call the police on you if you bring your own paddle boards and don't pay their toll to get in.

We rented a aqua cycle for our date day and had so much fun going out on the Lagoon! We have always seen people out on the Lagoon and were so happy we finally got to experience it. The cycle was pretty hard to pedal and was a great workout! The only issue I have is the workers didn't really explain everything super well which was a little weird to us. They were friendly, just wish they would have explained more of how to do things/where to go. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - Having a fun time on an aqua cycle in the Lagoon! - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

ALWAYS A GREAT TIME HERE. Makes birthdays and gatherings that much easier. Each slot has chairs, 2 tables, trash bin, grill, non motorized rentals, motorized rentals, canopy.. life vests, gift shop. Different spots available on the deck, infront of the water, private little houses. Great Staff, very friendly and helpful. Everytime we come here our family and friends have a blast. Great memories for our kids and friends. Definitely recommend. read more

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First time coming here. We lucked out by getting parking on the lower level. The girls at the counter were moving things along; one was very friendly, the other, not so (but, she did the minimum, so no harm no foul). They give you wrist bands and a post it (with the number and kind of equipment rented; and the amount of time for the rental) to be given to the employees on the beach. The young men on the beach were polite and helpful. Tell them it's your first time (if it is) and need instructions, they will teach you--at least this was our experience. I'm not sure how they will be if crowds become thicker. They are not greedy with tips compared with their La Jolla counterparts. One of them even refused a gratuity that we had to give to his supervisor to be given to him later. This shows they are there for the job, not the tips. Kudos to these young men. The lagoon is separated by buoys for motorized and non-motorized watercraft. It makes it easier to launch and return. However, I noticed as you reach the other end of the lagoon, some kayakers (maybe those coming from the other business around the lagoon or ones launched from the public beach) were crossing over. Not sure how the business can monitor this since it is technically not their responsibility; but, it might be an accident waiting to happen. I guess, if you're renting the faster motorized crafts, be on the lookout for this probability. We don't want to be part of incidents that cause injury even if it's not our fault. They have lockers just outside the office, restrooms just on the rise on the right side of the exit. There are a couple of showers just outside the restrooms. I've seen photos of folks planting umbrellas and laying out their beach towels, but in person, I don't see where they could manage that. If you're just starting out with kayaking or paddle boarding this is a good place to go. This lagoon is the perfect place for beginners. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Staff was kind, friendly, and helpful. I don't have a single negative thing to say about the customer service or team. My review is centered around the jet ski rental experience. To put it simply... it's absolutely not worth it. You can only go in a counter clockwise circle and can't go too slow but you also can't go too fast, they flagged us down for both... it was confusing. I've driven past here my whole life and always wanted to cruise around the lagoon but didn't realize that it was so incredibly expensive and that there were so many restrictions. I understand it's all in the name of safety and can respect that, but the experience overall is absolutely not worth the cost. read more

Matt, Will and Erik best team ever. My mom and I took the paddle wheeler yesterday afternoon. They greeted us and they were so accommodating and welcoming. We are so excited to go back and have more water excursions. Carlsbad Lagoon has everything you want for being on the water. They have a cute little beach and store. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came to the lagoon to standup paddleboard on Sunday 8/6. Met my friends in the parking lot of the Rec Center around 1pm. Most of us had our own boards, but we had 1 renter so we met here. (Which caused us to all have to pay the $10 lagoon fee + $10 entry fee, although I will say no one asked to see any documentation the entire time, you could probably skip/risk the $10 entry fee). Paddling around the lagoon was so pretty and relaxing, there were a couple of boats and Jet Skis out, but there's enough space that the waves don't affect us too much. We paddled all the way to the end, anchored for a while and had a couple of drinks, and paddled back - took us about 2 1/2 hours. I definitely want to go back, it was super chill and relaxing compared to mission bay. read more

Our family recently spent the better part of a Tuesday at the Carlsbad Lagoon where we rented Jet Ski's, Paddle boards and Kayaks, lounged at the shores and watched an amazing day unfold! What an awesome family experience! We were met by Delaney in the office who showed us our "Toys" options for the day and signed us up; it was a fairly simple check-in process and we were on our way to the beach with enough toys for 13 people at a fair price to enjoy the day! After the sign in process we went outside to see Fletcher, the young man who took us through the safety instructions for using the Jet Ski's. Here we signed an additional set of forms indicating we went through the mini safety course, understood the safety concerns and how to use the life jackets etc.. in todays world, safety is a huge concern when powerful toys are in the mix. Fletcher was extra helpful throughout the day with our family members changing from Jet Ski's to Kayaks to Paddle Boards and back again, helping as needed. As the day went by several other young men were there to assist as well. Overall this small business is a well oiled machine, the equipment they offer is in good condition and there is plenty of free parking and on-site clean restrooms as well. Each member of the team were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and seemed truly interested in making our day special - and it was! This is our second visit to this establishment, we were here 6 years ago almost to the day. On that visit we were blessed with the same great service and positive experiences so I had to do a review... What an awesome place to spend a day playing in the water and relaxing in the sand in a safe controlled environment! We will surly make it a priority to visit this place again in the future. For a fun day with a friendly, knowledgeable staff, a great beach with awesome water toys at a fair price, be sure to visit Carlsbad Lagoon, you'll be glad you did. read more

Fun break from city life right off the 5 freeway in Carlsbad. Good parking, clean public restrooms and convenience store were nice. Wave storm paddle boards were suboptimal but perfect for beginners or infrequent paddlers. Staff was helpful. 3 star due to limited paddle distance and amateur boards, but perfect location and environment for quick 1-hr paddle. read more

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Kids love it here Goods toys to rent. Friendly staff and easy to get to. Spend the day and relax read more

Just arrived here for my birthday celebration, driving an hour + to be here for a 2pm swan appointment. There are no employees on site and the building is locked up and closed. We have called the phone numbers listed and we are within the hours of the business working operation hours. The line goes straight to voice-mail. We left a message and are still waiting.. read more

Great place to enjoy Watersports while in Carlsbad. They have a large free parking lot, public restrooms that are relatively clean, and online reservations for convenience. The staff is also friendly; a bit overworked during busy times (we went during Memorial Day weekend), but did well with keeping quality service. We did the CraigCat rental (motorized small boat) for two hours, which was a great experience. You have a relatively large area for the motorized boats, and a separate area for kayaks/stand up paddle boards, and water cycles/swans that you pass through to get there. I felt that an hour rental would prolly be sufficient unless you go with someone else who really wants to drive too, just because you can only really go in a circle around the lagoon. Will come back to try the paddle boards and kayaks! They also have rentals for boats and docks to have a party which is pretty cool. read more

We often take the kids to Carlsbad Lagoon for the boat rides and paddle boarding. In the past we were able to rent the jet skis but then they discontinued them due to their insurance. The kids enjoy food and music on the boat, it's a calm lagoon and easy to reserve the boats. The prices are descent. We usually fit 5 of our family members on the boats with lots of extra space. read more

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The best! Beautiful lagoon with clean water. A perfect place to spend a few hours. Non-motorized water recreation is around the perimeter of the lake, while the center of lake is reserved for motorized boats, jet skis, etc. If you have kids, we didn't, but there is a little public beach area where kiddos can play with the sand and water. I did stand up paddling boarding there. The rental of the board was quick and easy. They even gave us a little lesson before jumping on the board. Clear instructions were given with an explanation of the lay of the land and how long it takes us to get where. We were advised to do a 2 hour rental so we can paddle out to a private lake area, where you can relax and have a picnic. We didn't have that much time, but we did get to see the private area and it's definitely worth the rental fee. If I had the time, I would have chosen that. Overall, excellent location, rental experience and would highly recommend. Photos are taken from a time when I did sup yoga at the same lagoon. Just to give everyone an idea of how it looks. read more

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I need to update my review because I went and rented a kayak today and it was very easy! They're very lenient on the time and have plenty of rental so you're not waiting on somebody else to come back. They have a Groupon and I highly suggest using it! Keep these guys in business and stay local read more

Carlsbad Lagoon is the perfect training area for first time kayakers and paddleboarders. With Groupon in-hand we booked three watercraft for 2 hours. Check-in was simple as was getting our toys ready to go. We had two hours of rental time but when we came back for the day we had only used 1.5 hours...We were too tired to go back out. Overall this is a family-friendly lagoon with many fun experiences to be had. Next time we'll be taking the kids out on the WaveRunners.. Tips - First time paddleboarders will have a tough time standing up because of the WaveRunners' wake. Best bet is to kneel and paddle until you're far enough away from the waves. - Don't get the Aqua Bike. It's too slow and people didn't seem to be enjoying it. - They have lockers for rent ($5). However they're outside the office and the locks are pretty cheap. I wouldn't put anything of value in them. - You can buy and use your groupon the same day. - You can swap out a watercraft with a different one if you're not enjoying yourself. - Public restrooms. - Watch for jumping fish. If you're lucky, one might jump a few feet away from you. read more

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The two stars are only for the staff, who was friendly, helpful and professional. Our first time here, rented the swan. The prices are astronomical. $62 for one hour is ridiculous, when you can drive down to Echo Park and do the same thing for $11. I tried to cancel it, but they require 24hr advance notice, which sucks if you do same day rental. The parking is non existent; drove around for half hour and had to park a block away, and the sand and water are gross. Then the bay is marked so you have to stay within a certain area that is for non motorized water crafts; it's crowded! The swan we rented made a clunking noise the whole time, and you don't have much visibility. All in all, it was our first and last time there. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - The swan we rented - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We rented a tantrum kayak and when we got in my seat was drenched from the last people who used the same one. It was obviously not disinfected as I developed a bad uti the day after spending 2 hours in that kayak seat that was not disinfected. I called and they said they can't disinfect after every use because it's too time consuming. I live nearby and love kayaking. I don't understand why they are not sprayed with disinfectant and rinsed after each use. read more

Great time with the family and cousins, we had 15 of us and we rented a number of speed boats and Pontoon boats, the staff was great and overall, we all had a blast!! read more

We had an event at Carlsbad Lagoon this past weekend and everyone had a wonderful time. Anna was very responsive while we were working on setting up the event. The staff was super nice and accommodating even though we were a bit of a challenge ;-) . The whole team was great to work with. read more

Great activity for anyone who is looking to enjoy that SD weather and also get in the water. The Lagoon is very clean and flows into the ocean, so make sure you don't get caught in a current. They have a variety of options to rent, from paddle board, kayak, big wheel things (lol) and motor boats. The lagoon is very long so even if there are a lot of people out that day, there's still plenty of space on the water to enjoy. The prices are a little high and maybe priced more for tourist, but it was still affordable and I had a great time. read more

Lots of fun friendly staff. Great location for kids. They had a small beach area that was nice with chairs.

We love Carlsbad lagoon. We rented the fun cat electric (solar powered) catamaran with my little kids and had a great time. It goes slow so they could take turns captaining and learning about steering a boat. Great rental company and very friendly and helpful staff. read more

Carlsbad Lagoon - FunCat electric catamaran - Boating Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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