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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Campus — Carlsbad, California
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Campus in Carlsbad: best for ages 6-8, 9-12; Free with a suggested $15 donation per group; members complimentary.
Address1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
HoursDiscovery Campus open 7 days a week, 9am–5pm (foundation homepage; the site's footer listing shows different hours — conflict flagged in the report); occasional closure days are posted on the homepage
PricesFree with a suggested $15 donation per group; members complimentary
Price notesDonation-based entry — there is no set admission price, so priceVal is null.
Age notesThe foundation states it primarily serves families with school-aged children (official homepage).
BookingThe foundation states no reservation is needed to visit the Discovery Campus.
Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours
AccessibilityThe foundation's homepage states the Discovery Campus is stroller friendly. Wheelchair and sensory details were Not confirmed on the official pages fetched.
ParkingNot confirmed on the official pages fetched
Hours in detailOpen 7 days a week, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Member-only extended hours run 4:00-6:00 PM on Wednesdays.
Official tipsThe campus primarily serves families with school-aged children. Raptor Ridge programming: Little Owl Thursdays (meet the Western Screech Owl) and Falcon Feeding Fridays, both at 3:00 PM.
Seasonal notesOn rainy days when school programs are scheduled, the Discovery Campus may stay closed until 1:30 PM, and on rainy weekends the Great Room closes because birthday parties move indoors (official note). Mayor Matt Hall Hill is closed during field-trip hours.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.