Bolsa Chica State Beach

Why do people pay $80+reservation fee to camp here? True, it is June the weather is typical June gloom, unable to see Catalina and the oil islands are not much of a view. I tried a hike at the Bolsa Chica Reserve, but when the police helicopter started flying above me, I decided to go back. 
   We came here because we had business in the area and were able to pickup some cancellations for a few nights so we did not have to do the 405 commute. So that is one positive. Also, sites do have water and electricity. 
    Negatives are:
1. Cost $80/night plus reservation fees. 
2. Sites are very close together 
3. No table or fire ring at your site (May bring your own or use large ring on the beach) was too windy while we were here, anyway. 
4. Right on PCH, highway noise 
5.premium sites are right on the bike path, no fence. parents watch your children closely!
    Not my idea of beach camping. Also, we avoid the 405 anyway, just saved ourselves some commute time by staying here. 

Been there, done that!

Beachfront camping in the heart of southern California. Concrete/asphalt sites with water electric and dump station. Adjacent to PCH so road noise but steps away from great sand beaches. Easy access to Long Beach and not far from Disneyland so great when kids came in from out of state to visit. bike path runs by the site for miles in both directions. Campfire rings on the beach but not in the campground.

Beach front campground in Southern California

Sites next to the beach. Spots are all concrete, very tight so you better be good at backing up your toys. Water and electric only but they do have a dump station. Overall, we enjoyed it very much.

Bolsa Chica SB Campground 

So you’re looking at a six month waiting period to get in so if you plan to come here make sure you book 6 months in advance.
You must reserve online and then it’s $15 no matter what size vehicle or rig to enter the state park.
If you’re just coming to enjoy the beach for a day that’s also $15￼.
Great water to playing with your family or enjoy a nice surf on your board this RV park has restrooms available for campers not to mention electrical hook ups your RV must be self containing as in restroom showers etc. they do have a dump station and you Can also fill up your water and head on down the road to the next place￼￼￼. This place is great each spot also has a big slab for you to be able to pull out your tables on and chairs they do have some tables throughout the park where you’re able to enjoy a nice snack or dinner but each spot does not come with a table so make sure you bring your own the spaces have enough room for your RV as well as another vehicle. 

What’s better than RVing on the beach

The 4 stars is primarily for location. This is essentially a parking lot with power and water. We had a beach front space (B035) with a decent sized palm tree. The only one I really saw.  The spaces aren’t huge so if you have a big rig or large trailer it will be tight. Most trailers parked their tow vehicle perpendicular to the space and some barely fit. There is no privacy, the small concrete area is shared with your neighbors as is the entrance to the beach side. People watching at the boardwalk is amazing. There is live music at the beach bars nearby which was cool. Definitely bring bike. There isn’t a lot within walking distance but downtown Huntington Beach and the pier is just a couple miles away. 

Bolsa Chica is one of my favorite “in the city” places to go and relax. Nothing better than an ocean view and a fire pit!