Adventure Playground
7111 Talbert Ave. (approximate location)
Huntington Beach, CA
92648
Phone: 714-842-7442 (in season); 714-536-5486 (off season)
Kids can raft on a small pond, navigate a rope bridge, go down a mud slide or build forts at Adventure Playground, just like Huck Finn or Tom Sawyer. Children must wear tennis shoes and be prepared to get dirty.
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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 Pacific Coast Hwy. (approximate address)
Huntington Beach, CA
92648
Situated between the Pacific Coast Highway and active oil derricks, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, at first glance, appears to be more of a wasteland than a valuable wetland. Don't be fooled.
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Bolsa Chica Interpretative Center
3842 Warner Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA
92649
Phone: 714-846-1114
Fax: 714-846-4065
www.bolsachica.org
To gain a "big picture" perspective about the Bolsa Chica wetlands or simply get a souvenir, the Bolsa Chica Interpretative Center is a great place to visit. Managed by the Bolsa Chica Conservancy and staffed by a cadre of knowledgeable local volunteers, the facility contains numerous maps, educational exhibits and printed materials about this rare remaining coastal environment.
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Bolsa Chica State Beach
18000 Pacific Coast Hwy. (approximate address)
Huntington Beach, CA
92648
Phone: General Inquiries: 714-846-3460 / Special Events & Group Picnics: 714-377-9422 / Camping Reservations: 800-444-7275
www.parks.ca.gov
Surf the waves and the internet at Bolsa Chica State Beach, located across Pacific Coast Highway from the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.
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Camp Hyatt
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
Huntington Beach, CA
92648
Phone: 714-698-1234
www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com
Camp Hyatt "Beach Club" and "SophistiKids" are among the finest children's programs in the country. These active and exciting recreation programs are designed specifically for our young guests age three to 12.
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Dog Beach
19000 Pacific Coast Hwy. (approximate address)
Huntington Beach, CA
92648
Phone: 714-536-5281
www.dogbeach.org
Dog Beach is a paradise for dogs or anyone who enjoys the beach. It's not unusual to see a dog and his owner tandem surfing!
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