Huntington State Beach is the site of a nesting sanctuary for the California least tern, a rare and endangered species. The beach is also sanctuary for the threatened snowy plover. The park features a bicycle trail, surfing, skating and surf fishing. The park has fire rings for bonfires. This popular beach extends two miles from Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach south to the
Santa Ana River on the
Newport Beach boundary. Across from the beach is the 114 acre
Huntington Beach Wetlands, operated by the department of fish and game.
Location: The beach is opposite Magnolia Avenue on Pacific Coast Hwy.
Call for park hours.
