Bolsa Chica State Beach
Also known as Bolsa Chica SB
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $15 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(714) 377-5691
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Bolsa Chica State Beach is a 203-acre beach in Orange County, about 3 miles west of Huntington Beach.
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
6AM - 10PM Daily Entry gates close at 9PM.
Visitor Center Hours: 9AM- 4PM Daily
The Bolsa Chica State Beach Visitor Center features year-round educational displays in our Visitor Center (open 9:00am - 4:00pm, everyday) and programs. Don't miss out! To see what programs are coming up, please visit our Upcoming Events Page!
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use (Regular) | $15 |
| Vehicle Day Use (Holiday/Summer Weekend Rate) | $20 |
| Vehicle Day Use (Major Holidays/Events) | $40 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use (Regular): $15.00 • Vehicle Day Use (Holiday/Summer Weekend Rate): $20.00 • Vehicle Day Use (Major Holidays/Events): $40.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: sand; the sand or in the water.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. Dogs: Pets are NOT allowed on the sand or in the water, with the exception of service animals. Pets ARE allowed on the multi-use trail and parking lots so long as they are on a leash and under control. Please consider visiting the Huntington Dog Beach if you are seeking an area where you may bring your dog onto the beach.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
RV Camping Fees
- Front Row (Beach Side): $70.00 per night
- Back Row (Highway Side): $60.00 per night
Reservable through Reserve California
$2.00 off per night for Seniors (62+)
RV sites are 20 ft wide and 30-40 feet long.
Factory-built, self-contained RV’s only. Must include running water, internal flushable toilet with holding tank, shower and cooking facilities. No conversions, tent camping or cassette toilets allowed.
Passes
The following State Park Passes are accepted at Bolsa Chica State Beach:
- Golden Bear Pass
- Limited Use Golden Bear Pass (not valid Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- Disabled Discount Pass
- California State Parks Library Pass (must have Library hang tag)
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Dump Station, RV Access
Max trailer: 40 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 40 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingFishingSwimmingSurfingGeocachingHikingBikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Bolsa Chica State Beach stretches approximately three miles along the Pacific Coast Highway between Warner Avenue and Seapoint Street, in Huntington Beach. A multi-use trail connects Bolsa Chica with Huntington State Beach, seven miles south. Phone (714) 377-5691 for more information.
Camping
Three accessible RV campsites with water and electrical hook-ups are available (#1, #55, and #57). Routes of travel and parking are accessible. Restrooms with showers at the south end of the campground are accessible; restrooms with showers at the north end of the campground are generally accessible.
Picnic Area
Accessible picnic areas are available at the south end of Lot #19, the north end of Lot #17, and the south end of Lot #14. Parking and routes to picnic areas are accessible; restrooms adjacent to the picnic areas are accessible. All picnic sites are available for reservation. Visit the Special Events & Picnic Reservations page for more information.
Read more from the park
Trails
The Bolsa Chica Multi-Use Trail (aka Huntington Beach Bike Trail) is a flat 2.9-mile paved accessible trail along the entire length of Bolsa Chica State Beach. The beach bike trail is a popular paved trail used by hikers, bikers and roller skate/blade users. Entry to the trail and accessible parking are available from any day use lot; trailhead is located at the southern end of Lot #14. Continuing south on the beach bike trail beyond the limits of Bolsa Chica State Beach takes you to Huntington City Beach and eventually to Huntington State Beach. Total length of the beach bike trail is nearly 8.5 miles from the northern tip of Bolsa Chica State Beach to the southern tip of Huntington State Beach. Within the limits of Bolsa Chica State Beach, accessible restrooms and drinking water are located within each lot along the trail.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Bolsa Chica Multi-Use Trail 0% Average 15 FT Average Asphalt
0% Maximum 2% Maximum 15 FT Minimum
Beach/Shore Access
Accessible parking and restrooms are available in all day use lots. Accessible outdoor rinsing showers are located between every lot, adjacent to the beach bike trail and restrooms.
At two locations along the beach bike trail, a wide paved pathway (Spencer Ramp) extends across the surface of the beach toward the high tide line. One Spencer Ramp is adjacent to Lot #18 and the other is adjacent to the campground. Both ramps can be accessed from any point along the beach bike trail that runs the length of the beach.
A beach wheelchair is available to the public, free of charge. Call (714) 377-5691 for more information or inquire with park staff.
Exhibits/Programs
The visitor center is accessible and features year-round interactive exhibits and interpretive displays on the local marine ecosystem. Accessible parking and restrooms are available.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 19300 Seapoint Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 - Nearest town
- Huntington Beach — about 3 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.6950, -118.0469
- Phone
- (714) 377-5691
- Elizabeth.Bailey@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The beach extends from Pacific Coast Highway at Golden West to Pacific Coast Highway at Warner Ave.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Police Patrol Bolsa Chica beach.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Northwalker
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology