O: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer Hike

Schedule

Sun Dec 21 2025 at 08:30 am to 11:00 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Bolsa Chica Street and Brightwater Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA | Huntington Beach, CA

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Easy paced, reasonably flat, 5 mile hike, approx 3 hrs. Newcomers Welcome.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Bolsa Chica, land of the Acjachemen and Tongva, one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in Southern California.
No matter how many times you visit the Bolsa Chica, there is always something different to see or learn. Many of our leaders knowledgeable
in history of the area, birds, plants, geology, local issues and often our participants add additional knowledge. Guest speakers Welcome!
Meet 8:30 am.
From Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach turn south on Bolsa Chica Street to the end of the street and trailhead (Brightwater Drive).
Park on the street.
Bring camera, water, sun protection, hat, light hiking boots.
Rain does not cancel.
Arrive early for parking. If Bolsa Chica St full, park on Los Patos.
Ecological reserve-no dogs, no drones.
No restrooms.
Minors ok with Parents.
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