# Bolsa Chica State Beach, United States: what it is and when to go

> Bolsa Chica State Beach is a beach and state park in Orange County, California, USA in United States (Long Beach, California). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bolsa-chica-state-beach/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Beach and state park in Orange County, California, USA · Beaches
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** June to September.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 43 km as the crow flies
- **Run by:** State of CA
- **Coordinates:** 33.6955, -118.04916

## What it is and where

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a beach and state park in Orange County, California, USA in United States (Long Beach, California). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Long Beach, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/long-beach/), where this site lists 36 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 33.6955, -118.04916; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=33.695504%2C-118.049165)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.695504%2C-118.049165)

- **Run by:** State of CA

It is one of the [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Bolsa Chica State Beach is **June to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 10 h |
| February | Better not | 10 h 48 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 45 |
| April | Possible | 12 h 51 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 45 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 02 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 15 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 12 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 08 |
| November | Better not | 10 h 13 |
| December | Better not | 9 h 46 |

In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Flashpoint Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/flashpoint-brewing-company/): Brewery · 4.5 km
- [Four Sons Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/four-sons-brewing/): Brewery · 4.5 km
- [Anaheim Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/anaheim-bay/): Nature · 5.4 km
- [Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/seal-beach-national-wildlife-refuge/): Wildlife refuge in California · 5.7 km
- [Huntington Beach Beer Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/huntington-beach-beer-company/): Brewery · 6.1 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Beaches

- [Coney Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/coney-island-beach/): coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- [Waimānalo Beach, Hawaii](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waimanalo-beach/)
- [Maro Reef](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maro-reef/): shoal in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
- [Glass Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glass-beach/): beach in northern California, USA
- [Waipiʻo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/waipio-beach/): valley on Hawaii Island, Hawaii
- [Baker Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/baker-beach-clothing-optional-area/): beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, United States

Every United States place under Beaches, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bolsa Chica State Beach?

It is a beach and state park in Orange County, California, USA in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Bolsa Chica State Beach?

June to September. In June there are 14 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 46.

### How do you get to Bolsa Chica State Beach?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=33.695504%2C-118.049165) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Flashpoint Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/flashpoint-brewing-company/), [Four Sons Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/four-sons-brewing/), [Anaheim Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/anaheim-bay/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/39970014), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4940035), CC0. More about Bolsa Chica State Beach on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolsa_Chica_State_Beach). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).