Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach stretches 3 miles along the coast at the north end of the City of Huntington Beach. Easy access off the Pacific Coast Highway and miles of wide, sandy beach make it a popular stop for beach-goers. Surfers, body surfers and skim boarders enjoy the waves. Families find plenty of room to spread out while still having facilities close at hand. Parking lots are immediately adjacent to the beach.

During the summer the beach entrance station gets crowded quickly with cars lining up at the gate as early as an hour before opening time. Many are planning to claim one of the first-come, first-served fire pits out on the sand. Even so, the beach rarely feels crowded. Bolsa Chica can get windy in the afternoons.

The multi-use Huntington Beach Bike Trail runs along the edge of the sand and connects to the south with Huntington Beach (7 miles).

Bolsa Chica Beach Parking

The entrance to Bolsa Chica Beach is directly off the Pacific Coast Highway at an intersection with traffic lights and a left turn lane for those northbound on the highway. Traffic spreads over 4 lanes as it approaches the entrance stations.

Parking Fees:
  $15 per vehicle with up to 9 passengers
  $14 for seniors
  $7.50 for disabled with a
    CA State Park Disabled Discount Pass

A series of large parking lots extend both north and south from the entrance station. All are equally close to the beach. You can exit the state beach from the northern lots at Warner Avenue or at the entrance station. Those parked in the southern lots must return to the entrance station to exit.

Babes Beach Cafe

Babes Beach Cafe provides food and beach rentals at four locations along the string of parking lots within Bolsa Chica State Beach. Babes' menu includes pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and churros, along with a variety of drink options.

Beach rentals include a variety of bicycles, umbrellas and chairs, surfboards, boogie boards, and various toys and games.
Babes

Wheelchair Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible facilities at Bolsa Chica State Beach include parking, restrooms, RV campsites, picnic areas, the multi-use trail, and paved paths down the beach to the high tide mark. Beach wheelchairs are available by calling (714) 377-5691.

Bolsa Chica State Beach Information

Bolsa Chica State Beach
(714) 377-5691