Huntington State Beach - Brookhurst Street

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 also features a multi-use trail for walking, skating, or biking; surfing and surf fishing are also popular. The park has fire rings for bonfires. Many local organizations, like Orange County Coastkeeper host monthly beach cleanups here. 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 (source: CA Department of Parks and Rec). Facilities include poles for volleyball nets, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, beach wheelchairs, and wheelchair access ramps that reach about halfway to the water. Pedestrian access at Beach Blvd., Newland St., Magnolia St., and Brookhurst St.; fee parking. There are group picnic sites at the ends of Newland and Brookhurst. Rangers and lifeguards are on duty all year. This site is located on the waterfront at the intersection of Brookhurst Street and the PCH.