Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

Alice’s Breakfast in the Park offers lakeside dining in Huntington Central Park. HUNTINGTON BEACH WETLANDS The 114-acre wetlands, including Talbert Marsh, stretch from south of Main Street at PCH to the Santa Ana River Trail. The area is home to the largest colony of nesting California Least Terns in North America. Portions are private property and some are owned by The Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy. The 25-acre restored saltwater marsh, Talbert Marsh, has a public trail; tours by the conservancy group can be arranged. 714.963.2123 • www.hbwc.org WETLANDS & WILDLIFE CARE CENTER This center treats injured birds, mammals and sea lions, and educates about the fragile coastal wetlands. Open to the public. 21900 PCH (at Newland Avenue) 714.374.5587 • www.wwccoc.org BOlsa CHICa COnserVanCY InterPretIVe Center In addition to its 135-gallon aquarium and touch tank, this interesting center boasts a variety of living exhibits including reptiles and insects, displays of the coastal salt marsh inhabitants, and ecology of the wetlands and sand dunes. Trail guides, wildlife guides to rare species, wetlands and estuaries, and bird checklists are available. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 3 p.m. Free parking and entry. 3842 Warner Avenue (at PCH) 714.846.1114 • www.bolsachica.org Wetlands restOratIOn Many advocacy groups and citizens work tirelessly to preserve and restore the coastal wetlands. There are several regular service days when volunteers clean and remove invasive non-native vegetation and plant native species. The public is invited to participate in this vital service to preserve Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve and the Huntington Beach Wetlands. Bolsa Chica Reserve > Third Saturday: The Bolsa Chica Land Trust Restoration Team meets from 9 a.m. to noon in the south parking lot. 714.717.6304 • www.bolsachicalandtrust.org > Last Saturday: The Bolsa Chica Conservancy SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER A vibrant 18-acre preserve teeming with animals, 85 species of birds and a wide variety of native California plant life. Visitors can enjoy 4,000 feet of trails that meander through oak and riparian woodlands, Torrey pines, meadows, coastal sage scrub and a natural freshwater wetland. The Interpretive Center displays the natural and geologic history of the area. Also featured are a California native plant nursery, and butterfly and hummingbird gardens. It is located within Huntington Central Park. Self-guided tours. Group tours available. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 17829 Golden West Street 714.842.4772 • www.shipleynature.org BOlsa CHICa tOUrs Guided tours cover the history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration of the lowlands marine habitat. They are free and open to the public. Private tours are available for a fee. > First Saturday: Amigos de Bolsa Chica, a volunteer support group, offers free tours starting every 15 minutes between 9 and 10:30 a.m. Meet at south parking lot. Tour lasts about 1-1/2 hours. 714.840.1575 • www.amigosdebolsachica.org sponsors a service day from 9 a.m. to noon. 714.846.1114 • www.bolsachica.org HUNTINGTON CENTRAL PARK The largest park in Huntington Beach is 354 acres of mature trees, rolling lawns and lakes. Birders and nature lovers give this park high ratings. See page 44 for more information. HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY PARKS Several city parks offer less-developed options for a hike or relaxation. Bartlett Park, behind Newland House, is a wild and rustic park for hiking. Overlook Park includes native plants and views of the fields that once brought great riches to the City of Huntington Beach through oil drilling. It features one of the finest sunset views in Huntington Beach. Coastal Wetlands and Beaches > Second Saturday: Volunteers are needed to restore sand dunes. Sponsored by The Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy. Meet at the Wildlife Care Center (Newland and PCH) at 9 a.m. www.hbwc.org > Spring: Before the terns return to nest, the nesting sites are cleared of non-native plants to prepare the open sandy expanses that the terns need. Sponsored by Bolsa Chica Land Trust. 714.717.6304 • www.bolsachicalandtrust.org > Third Sunday: The Bolsa Chica Land Trust offers a free two-hour Wetlands & Mesa Tour at 10 a.m. Meet at south parking lot. 714.964.8170 • www.bolsachicalandtrust.org www.surfcityusa.com I 2008 27 http://www.hbwc.org http://www.wwccoc.org http://www.shipleynature.org http://www.bolsachica.org http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org http://www.bolsachica.org http://www.hbwc.org http://www.amigosdebolsachica.org http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org http://www.bolsachicalandtrust.org http://www.surfcityusa.com

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Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008 Contents Letter from Dean Torrence/What's New Welcome The Beach Surfing Beach Activities Downtown Huntington Beach Huntington Harbour Nature Arts & Culture Family Reunions Attractions Romantic Getaways History of Huntington Beach Day Trips Golf Sports & Recreation Professional Sports Lodging Directory Dining & Nightlife Directory Destination Shopping Gardens Spas Planning Your Trip Visitor Travel Tips Maps Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau

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