Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a three mile long wide sandy beach in Huntington Beach, CA. Due to its location and size this is a popular beach for sunbathing. With typical Huntington Beach waves, it’s a top local surf beach too. Early in the morning and around dusk, you might see folks casting into the surf as it’s a reliable fishing spot with corbina, perch, and more.

This state park has a campground for RV campers but it’s just a converted paved parking lot and they don’t allow tents (bummer). Still it’s popular and they only have about 50 camp spots so if you have a an RV book this one well in advance (through ReserveCalifornia).

If you like bonfires, Bolsa Chica has fire rings that are first come first served (hours are 6 am to 10 pm). Note that alcohol and enclosed tents are not allowed at this beach.

The paved Bolsa Chica Multi-Use Trail & Bike Path is behind the beach and connects to Huntington Beach Bike Trail south of here for a long bike route off the main streets.

This beach starts at Warner Avenue and extends south to Seapoint Avenue. North of Warner Ave is Sunset Beach and south of Seapoint Ave is Huntington Dog Beach and Huntington City Beach.

Across PCH is Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with birding, wildlife watching, hiking, and biking opportunities. This beach and the reserve make up one of the top birding destinations in California.

Beach address: 18331 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 92649

Activities: Surfing, Biking, Volleyball, Basketball, Fishing, Sunbathing, Swimming, Beach Walking, Birdwatching, Hiking, Running, Walking, Bonfires, Camping

Amenities: Campground, Lifeguard, Fire Pits, Picnic Tables, BBQs, Restrooms, Showers, Basketball Court, Paved Bike Path, Volleyball Courts, Accessible Features

Dog Rules: No dogs allowed on the beach. They are allowed on the paved path if on a leash.

Hours: Park hours are 6am to 10pm daily but the parking lot gates get locked at 9pm.

Parking: Bolsa Chica State Beach has an abundance of parking in huge lots that line all of Pacific Coast Highway behind the beach.

Address

18331 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Phone

714-377-5691

Park Name

Bolsa Chica State Beach, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Other Names

Tin Can Beach

Owner

State Park

Fees

Fee for parking

Links

Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart