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.
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.
Address: Bolsa Chica Conservancy, 3842 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649-4263, United States
Phone: 1 (714) 846-1114, Fax: 1 (714) 846-4065
Hours:
Sunrise-Sunset
Tips: The Interpretive Center features visitor information, and operates Tuesday through Friday 10-4 and Saturday 9-12/Sunday 12:30-3:30.
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.
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".
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.
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