State park

Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a state park in Orange County, California. Day use costs $15.00 per vehicle ($14.00 senior 62+). Hours: 6AM - 10PM Daily Entry gates close at 9PM. Visitor Center Hours 9AM- 4PM Daily.

Bolsa Chica State Beach
Photo: Jeff Turner, CC BY 2.0

Bolsa Chica State Beach map

Bolsa Chica State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Bolsa Chica State Beach has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Bolsa Chica State Beach costs $15.00 per vehicle ($14.00 senior 62+). Hours: 6AM - 10PM Daily Entry gates close at 9PM. Visitor Center Hours 9AM- 4PM Daily.
No, day use at Bolsa Chica State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, Bolsa Chica State Beach has electric hookups.
Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
Visitor Center (open 9:00am - 4:00pm, everyday) and programs (as of September 28, 2026).
Yes, dogs are allowed at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
No, drones and other remote-controlled aircraft are not allowed at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
Yes, fishing is open to swimming at Bolsa Chica State Beach.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

  • Electric hookups available
  • Showers available
  • Flush restrooms

Camping at Bolsa Chica State Beach

Bolsa Chica State Beach has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Feature Camping Reservations To reserve an RV campsite at Bolsa Chica, please contact Reserve California. - Reserve California - Phone: 1-800-444-727
  • Feature Image Gallery <li class="col-6 col-md-4 p-
  • Feature Hiking Trails
  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Picnic Areas
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Visitor Center
  • Feature Beach

Swimming

  • fishing

Public lands next to Bolsa Chica State Beach

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.