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2023 EVENTS

Please join us for our Earth Day event at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Saturday April 15th at 9:00 a.m. There will be a beach cleanup, green workshops and more!EARTH DAY
Please join us in celebrating our natural spaces for Earth Day at Bolsa Chica State Beach this year! There will be a beach cleanup, booths, green workshops and more. 

When: Saturday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Beach City Provisions at Bolsa Chica State Beach
Price: Free! (Let entrance attendant know you are there for the program to receive free parking)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Junior Rangers are for kids ages 6-12. Join us for a short educational program about a variety of topics that include a craft and a game. Junior Rangers are hosted at the picnic tables at the Bolsa Chica State Beach campground and are free for all to attend. Let the entrance attendant know you are there for the program to receive free parking. Join us every Friday in April at 3 p.m. JUNIOR RANGERS
Junior Rangers are for kids ages 6-12. Join us for a short educational program about a variety of topics that include a craft and a game. Junior Rangers are hosted at the picnic tables at the campground and are free for all to attend. Next to the campground is our concessionaire, Beach City Provisions, that offers food and beverage for purchase as well as live entertainment that you can enjoy with the family after the program. 

When: Every Friday at 3:00 p.m.
Where: Bolsa Chica State Beach Campground
Price: Free! (Let the entrance attendant know you are there for the program to receive free parking)

 

 

 

 

Join us for the 2023 grunion season, starting in March. In order to join one of our grunion runs, you MUST RSVP for the program. This program is free and we provide free parking as well. Unless you receive a confirmation email, you are not permitted to attend a grunion run as grunion generally run after beach curfew hours. Saturday April 8th and Saturday April 22nd at 10:30 p.m.GRUNION RUN
Join us for the 2023 grunion season, starting in March. Grunions are a marine fish found only along the southern California coast and northern Baja California, most famous for their unique spawning behavior. During our grunion runs, we host a short informational presentation in the Visitor Center and then we try to observe this spawning behavior from shore and even attempt to catch some grunion! Closed season runs from April 1 through June 30 every year. Observe and conserve only during this time. March, July, and August are open season where it is permitted to catch fish with a proper fishing license.

In order to join one of our grunion runs, you MUST RSVP for the program (email Elizabeth.Bailey@parks.ca.gov). This program is free. Unless you receive a confirmation email, you are not permitted to attend a grunion run as grunion generally run after beach curfew hours.

When: Saturday, April 8th & Saturday, April 22nd @ 10:30 p.m.
Where: Bolsa Chica State Beach Visitor Center
Price: Event and parking are free! (must make reservation)

Parks After Dark is for visitors of all ages to enjoy hosted at Beach City Provisions at sunset. This is a free event and a great way to spend time at the beach with your family and friends. Thursday, April 6th @ 6 pm : Campfire Karaoke Thursday, April 27th @ 6 pm: State Parks Trivia PARKS AFTER DARK
Parks After Dark is for visitors of all ages to enjoy hosted at Beach City Provisions at sunset. This is a free event and a great way to spend time at the beach with your family and friends. 

When:
- Thursday, April 6th @ 6 pm : Campfire Karaoke
- Thursday, April 27th @ 6 pm: State Parks Trivia 
Where: Beach City Provisions at Bolsa Chica State Beach
Price: Free! (Let the entrance attendant know you are there for the program to receive free parking)

 

 

 

 

 

Designed for all mobilities, ages, and fitness levels, the Recreation and Mobility Club is a great way to get outside, get moving, and meet new people in a beautiful setting. Starting at the Visitor Center, we head out on the flat, paved trail for a 3 mile roundtrip stroll. We have a lifeguard at the front for those looking for a more challenging pace and another staff member at the back for a more relaxed speed, with breaks in between for stretching, hydration, or using the fitness stations along the trail. Afterwards, we host a sunset bonfire. This program is free. Wednesday, April 5th and Wednesday April 19th at 6:30 p.m.RECREATION AND MOBILITY CLUB
Designed for all mobilities, ages, and fitness levels, the Recreation and Mobility Club is a great way to get outside, get moving, and meet new people in a beautiful setting. Starting at the Visitor Center, we head out on the flat, paved trail for a 3 mile roundtrip stroll. We have a lifeguard at the front for those looking for a more challenging pace and another staff member at the back for a more relaxed speed, with breaks in between for stretching, hydration, or using the fitness stations along the trail. Afterwards, we host a sunset bonfire. This program is free. 

When:
Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 pm.
Where: Starting at Bolsa Chica State Beach Visitor Center
Price: Free! (Let the entrance attendant know you are there for the program to receive free parking)

 

 

A timed run incorporating a beach cleanup at Bolsa Chica State Beach, as well as “plogging”, picking up trash while jogging. There are races for both adults and kids. If you are passionate about enjoying our coastline, join this event. Saturday April 29th at 8:00 a.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach.RUNNING IS FOR THE BIRDS
A timed run incorporating a beach cleanup at Bolsa Chica State Beach, as well as “plogging”, picking up trash while jogging. There are races for both adults and kids. If you are passionate about enjoying our coastline, join this event! Sign up for this beach cleanup and run today!

When: Saturday, April 29th at 8 a.m.
Where: Bolsa Chica State Beach
Price: 
- 5K Run/Walk - $40
- 10K Run/Walk - $45
- 1 Mile Kids Fun Run - $20
- 5K Ploggin - $41
- 10K Plogging - $46
- Beach Cleanup - FREE!