Huntington Beach Attractions
Named after railway baron Henry E. Huntington, Huntington Beach (pop.181,519) is located on the Pacific Ocean 14mi/23km southeast of Long Beach. It boasts numerous parks and 8.5 miles of uninterrupted beach.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach is a 1,350 acre wetland complex. Located just behind the beaches and dunes it is a great place for birdwatchers with over 200 species. The area is degraded both by oil drilling activities and blocked saltwater inflow but the state has restored 150 acres which stands in testament to the ecological richness of the area. It is home to six threatened or endangered birds and, if restored, would constitute habitat for over 60 species of fish.
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
3842 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-4263
United States
3842 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-4263
United States
Phone 1 (714) 846-1114
Fax 1 (714) 846-4065
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Huntington Central Park and Shipley Nature Center
At 350 acres Huntington Central Park is the largest in the Huntington Beach. It features six miles of trails for hiking and walking. The Shipley Nature Center is an 18 acre nature reserve with a visitor center that opened in 1974.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
International Surfing Museum
The International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach has a great collection of surfing artifacts including the camera used by Bruce Brown to make the 1962 film "The Endless Summer".
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Newland House Museum
The Newland House Museum in Huntington Beach is located in the Newland House. Built in 1898 it is an historic site in this city. The museum has displays from the history of the region.
Sail Catalina Offices (closed)
Offices are closed.
The offices of Sail Catalina are located at 16370 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
The offices of Sail Catalina are located at 16370 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
