Bolsa Chica State Beach
- Address
- 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
- Hours
- 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; gates close 9 p.m.
- Fire rings
- About 200, first come, first served
- Camping
- 50 RV hookup sites, no tents
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Camping
- Fire rings
- Lifeguards
- Accessible
- Restrooms
About this beach
Bolsa Chica State Beach runs about three miles along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, from Warner Avenue to Seapoint Avenue. It's known for consistent surf in shallow water and for its fire rings, close to 200 of them.
Fire rings
The rings are free to use, first come, first served, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. year-round. Wood and coal fires are allowed only in the rings; charcoal grills are banned, and propane grills must sit at least 18 inches off the ground.
Camping
The campground has 50 sites with electric and water hookups for self-contained RVs only, up to 40 feet. No tent camping. Book through Reserve California.
Parking
Parking is pay-by-plate through LAZ Parking with a QR code in the lot, and the park is cashless. Annual passholders display the pass in the car.
Rules
Dogs aren't allowed on the sand or in the water; leashed dogs can use the beach trail and the parking lots. Alcohol isn't allowed without a special event permit.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The beach runs along Pacific Coast Highway from Warner Avenue to Seapoint Avenue, at 17851 Pacific Coast Highway.
Parking
Pay by plate with the QR code posted in the lot. Card or electronic payment only; LAZ Parking may add a service fee.
Bike trail
A paved 8.5-mile beachside trail links Bolsa Chica with Huntington State Beach.
- Payment
- Cashless, pay by plate
- Phone
- (714) 377-5691
What's here
Fire rings
Close to 200 fire rings, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Camping
50 RV sites with electric and water hookups
Surfing
Consistent surf breaks in shallow water
Fishing
Surf fishing for perch, corbina, croaker
Lifeguards
State Parks lifeguards patrol year-round
Restrooms
Restrooms, outdoor showers and drinking water
Accessible
Accessible restrooms and showers; beach wheelchair loan
Rules & official resources
- Bonfires only in designated fire rings; charcoal grills banned; propane grills at least 18 inches off the groundparks.ca.gov ↗
- Dogs not allowed on the sand or in the water; leashed dogs allowed on the trail and in parking lotsparks.ca.gov ↗
- Alcohol prohibited unless approved by special event permitparks.ca.gov ↗
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