Bolsa Chica Wetlands

1) Do not try to be 'cute 'and wear sandals/flip flops. Wear tennis shoes ! They will be covered in dirt by the time you leave- as will your ankles and shins. 2) Take water with you and sunglasses.

Visit the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and bird sanctuary to see a number of herons, egrets, shorebirds and other wildlife that flourish in a tidal marsh ecosystem.

3) Be careful where you walk and/or poke around. Little critters are everywhere- this is there home after all. 4) Take wipes for after....you'll be so glad you did will have dust all over your hands.

Bolsa Chica Wetlands or Ecological Reserve features a 1.5 mile trail loop around a water inlet. Believed to be a popular hunting ground to native American tribes at one time, in the early 1900's it wa

Great place to enjoy the outdoors

Pee before you start your hike !

My sister-in-law ran into someone @ the vet whose dog was bitten by a rattle snake here. Beware snakes ! He was on a trail and on a leash.

Visit the interpretive center with your kids

Take your time to see all the amazing wildlife here.

Great place for a walk!

Bird watching !

Decent local trail running in a pinch. Watch for snakes in warm weather

Watch out for coyotes and snake holes!

No dogs allowed unfortunately! Sorry ????????????

Dolphin circling around..