Bolsa Chica State Beach is a three-mile run of sand beach break along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, from Seapoint Avenue north to Warner Avenue. Peaks break left and right and shift with the sandbars. It works best on a southwest groundswell with northeast offshore wind, mid tide is the usual pick, and it tends to close out once the swell gets bigger. The outside waves break slowly, so smaller days suit beginners and longboarders. This pin sits off Tower 21, near the middle of the beach.
The main entrance is off Pacific Coast Highway, with paid day-use parking along the beach (cashless). The park is open 6 AM to 10 PM and entry gates close at 9 PM. Restrooms, outdoor showers and fire rings are along the beach. Lifeguards patrol year-round, and towers are staffed roughly from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. There is no black ball here, so surfing is allowed all day. Dogs are not allowed on the sand.
