Huntington
Beach's coastline spans eight miles, starting with the
west-side Huntington State Beach, called Bolsa Chica
State Beach, followed by Huntington City Beach near
the downtown area and Huntington State Beach on the
east side. All of the beaches open at 6 a.m. and close
at 10 p.m.
Huntington
Beach Pier
Located
at the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and
Main Street, the pier is the longest concrete municipal
pier in California. It was rebuilt and opened July,
1992.
Farmer's Market
The
Farmer's Market, open on Fridays from 1 p.m. to dusk,
offers farm-fresh produce, flowers, arts and crafts.
The markets located in the Pier Plaza, Main Street and
Pacific Coast Hwy.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Occupying
300 acres of preserved wetlands, this coastal salt marsh
is home to a variety of birds and animal species, some
of which are on the endangered list. The ecological
reserve is free to the public during daylight hours
and is located on the Pacific Coast Highway between
Golden West and Warner Avenue. For more information,
call (714) 846-1114.
