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Bolsa Chica State Beach

Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Huntington Beach, CA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This picture is of Huntington city beach near the pier. The Bolsa Chica State beach is north of this but is great. It has a gentle break and is great for the kids to play in the water. Best thing, the firepits and the camping! More

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Burbank, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Nice beach with shells to hunt for but the trash was awful. Every where I looked there was some type of trash. I could not believe it. There are large trash cans there but I guess no one uses them. I got so upset walking on this beach I just started picking up trash as I went. Also there are... More

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Coto de Caza, Ca
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Great place to take a motor home. Spaces are dificult to get in the summer. Need to reserve at least 6 months in advance for summer spaces. More

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Chino Hills, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

went here all the time as a kid and took my kids last summer. still the same great experience and snack bars More

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Simi Valley, California
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Camping here puts you as close to the beach as possible! The sites are fairly big but you are really one on top of each other. You have a small area for your chairs, bbq etc. and you have the beach/bike path right next to the campground. The best part is you only have to walk maybe 12ft from the... More

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Escondido, CA
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Bolsa Chica is basically just a parking lot with electrical and water hookups. There is nothing that separates each site. The thing that makes this campground special is that it is literally right on the beach! The sites are large enough to accommodate slides and park a towed vehicle. And there is a concrete space behind each site to set... More

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Huntington Beach, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Just got back from running along the beach path. It simply can't be beat. An awesome place to work out, relax or do whatever you want. More

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Saint Paul, MN
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This is the only beach in Orange County that allows fires. Grab a spot early and bring plenty of wood. Nothing more fun than roasting hot dogs and marshmallows while watching the surf. More

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Los Angeles
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Camped here in a beach fronting site over the weekend in a Motor-home. Very convenient, well laid out and clean campground. Power and water hookups at all sites. Dumping station available in the parking lot just north of campsite. Very friendly camp hosts. Not a place for solitude or privacy as you are sandwiched between the PCH and a bikeway,... More

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Costa Mesa, California
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Definitely will go back. We camped there for a week and it was amazing. They had everything you'd need and 20 steps away from the sand. More

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