BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
Bolsa Chica State Beach is a popular place for surf fishing for perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon and sand shark. Also popular is in the summer is bare-handed fishing for California grunion, a species that only spawns on sandy southern California beaches. The beach extends three miles from Seal Beach to Huntington Beach City Pier. A bikeway connects it with Huntington State Beach, seven miles south. Wildlife and bird watching are popular. Across the road from the beach is the 1,000-acre Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, operated by the California Department of Fish and Game.
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Anglers can enjoy surf fishing along the coastline, targeting species such as perch, corbina, croaker, and bass. Fishing from public docks is also an option for catching halibut or stingrays. No license required on piers; elsewhere a valid California fishing license is necessary.
Bolsa Chica State Beach is located near Aliso Viejo, Anaheim and Artesia
Bolsa Chica State Beach offers picnic areas with tables and grills, perfect for family gatherings or beachside barbecues.
The area offers diverse birdwatching opportunities, especially for waterfowl and shorebirds. Species include terns, egrets, sandpipers, and plovers. The wetlands attract migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway. Bird enthusiasts can spot rare species like the endangered California least tern during summer months. Raptors such as ospreys and peregrine falcons are also sighted here.
Visitors may use designated trails to observe avian life without disturbing habitats-ideal for photography or quiet observation.
The beach extends from Pacific Coast Highway at Golden West to Pacific Coast Highway at Warner Ave. Latitude/Longitude: 33.6603 / -117.9983.
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