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State Parks & Beaches

Bolsa Chica State Beach - Orange County

Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a popular place for surf fishing for perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon and sand shark. Also popular is in the summer is bare-handed fishing for California grunion, a species that only spawns on sandy southern California beaches. The beach extends three miles from Seal Beach to Huntington Beach City Pier. A bikeway connects it with Huntington State Beach, seven miles south. Wildlife and bird watching are popular. Across the road from the beach is the 1,000-acre Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, operated by the California Department of Fish and Game.

Location – Directions
The beach extends from Pacific Coast Highway at Golden West to Pacific Coast Highway at Warner Ave.

Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing
Summer and spring are warm, fall and winter can be cool. Layered clothing is advised.

 Reservations Recommended

Park Features
Activities Facilities
  • Beach Wheelchair
  • Bike Trails
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trails
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
 
  • Campers (Max. Length)  40'
  • Food Service
  • Picnic Areas
  • Restrooms
  • RV Dump Station
  • RV Hookups
  • Trailers (Max. Length)  40'
  • Showers
  • Visitor Center

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