Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a public beach managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. It is located in Orange County, city 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. Most popular location for fishing is around the recently opened channel, Tidal Inlet Channel, located at the southern most end of the beach.

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 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.

Geography

History

The area that is now Bolsa Chica State Beach used to be called "Tin Can Beach" by locals. [cite web |url=http://www.orangecounty.net/cities/HuntingtonBeach.html |title=The History |accessdate=2008-02-21 |author= |date= |work=Huntington Beach City Guide |publisher=]

Ecology

Recreation

Bolsa Chica State Beach provides recreational opportunities such as surfing, fishing, bicycle riding, RV camping, basketball, kite flying, etc.

References

External links

* [http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=642 State Park official website]
* [http://www.parks.ca.gov/aquaticsafety California State Lifeguard Website]
* [http://www.hsbla.com Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Association]
* [http://bolsachica.fws.gov/ US Fish & Wildlife Bolsa Chica Lowlands Restoration Project]
* [http://www.howisthesurf.com Bolsa Chica Surfing Forums]


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