Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a public beach managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. It is located north of the Orange County town of Huntington Beach.

The State Beach is a popular place for surf fishing. Perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon and Shovelnose guitarfish are among the fish that can be caught there.

During the summer months near new and full moons, grunion (a sardine-sized fish) come to sandy beaches such as Bolsa Chica to spawn. State law requires a fishing permit for adults, and the fish must be caught by hand.

The beach extends three miles (5 km) from Sunset Beach (Warner Ave.), south to Seapoint Ave. where the Huntington City Beach begins. The Bolsa Chica State Ecological Reserve is located across the busy Pacific Coast Highway from the beach and is a popular spot for birdwatching.

Lifeguard Services at Bolsa Chica State Beach are provided by the California State Parks Lifeguard Service. Lifeguards patrol the beach year round while lifeguard towers are staffed roughly Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Trivia

The area that is now Bolsa Chica State Beach used to be called "Tin Can Beach" by locals.

Bolsa Chica means "Little Purse" in Spanish.

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