Earth Day Ocean Fest at Bolsa Chica State Beach!

Join State Park staff and the Amigos de Bolsa Chica in celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 25 from 10 am – 2 pm. We will have educational booths & activities, beach clean-up, native plant restoration, water quality testing, crafts and more! We hope that you will be able to join us for this free community event!

Grunion Run Events at Bolsa Chica & Huntington State Beach!

Join State Park staff for another year of Grunion Runs! Times and dates are listed on the flyer. You must RSVP to attend the events as we have limited availability.

What are Grunion?
Grunion are a small silvery fish that spawns on the sandy beaches of California. Similar in appearance to anchovies, grunion are unique in that they are the only species of fish to swim out of the water and lay their eggs in the sand. Grunion fishing is a popular recreational activity on Southern California beaches.
Grunion can only be caught by hand – no fishing poles or holes in the sand to entrap them. Spawning occurs from March through August; however, April and May are closed seasons for fishing. In open season, a valid California fishing license is required for anyone over the age of 16.
More information on the grunion can be found at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/grunion.asp