1
: a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
2
: a shallow artificial pool or pond (as for the processing of sewage or storage of a liquid)
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Perched atop stilts and accessed via boardwalks on the open lagoon, overwater villas not tucked into the dense foliage on land are designed to feel like serene spaces within spaces, adding to the overall transporting effect.
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Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
When to Go This experience runs from May 15 to November 20, with the lagoons at their fullest from June to September, and groups are limited to seven people.
—Cris Nogueira, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Despite the lagoon’s location next to Interstate 5 and a golf course, the walk offers a unique, natural ambiance that feels wholly separate from the surrounding city life.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
When to Go This experience runs from May 15 to November 20, with the lagoons at their fullest from June to September, and groups are limited to seven people.
—Cris Nogueira, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Despite the lagoon’s location next to Interstate 5 and a golf course, the walk offers a unique, natural ambiance that feels wholly separate from the surrounding city life.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Lagoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lagoon. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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lagoon
noun
la·goon
lə-ˈgün 
: a shallow channel or pond near or connected with a larger body of water
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