FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Beach City Provisions is located on beautiful Bolsa Chica State Beach. Three miles of pristine beach can be found in the northwestern most point of Huntington Beach, California. The park's main entrance is approximately a mile and a half south from the intersection of PCH/Warner. If you are coming from the iconic Huntington Beach Pier we are a short drive north up Pacific Coast Highway past the Dog Beach and the next traffic light past Seapoint.

Beach City Provisions is just North of the Bolsa Chica Campground.
17851 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Bolsa Chica State Beach opens daily at 6am and closes at 10pm. Cars are not permitted to park overnight and are subject to ticketing. The front gate is locked at 9pm every night. 

Bolsa Chica State Beach is a popular summer destination. As such, when the beach is at capacity the gates will be closed and no vehicle entrance is permitted. This is can happen on many busy summer weekends. The State Parks Department makes these decisions based on capacity and safety for all beach goers.

Parking is typically $15-$20 for the day. State Parks may increase parking for holidays and/or special events. For up-to-date pricing, please check the CA State Park Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289

We will have family-friendly live music most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On occasion, other events will take place. Please check our calendar of events page and Instagram page before planning a visit.

Bolsa Chica is a north facing beach and subject to wind. This wind picks up most noticeably between 2pm and 5pm. While we get a ton of sun (thank you Huntington Beach!) temperatures will fluctuate between 60 and 90 degrees. On average we enjoy sunny days in the 70’s - mid 80s in the summer and 50’s – 60’s other times of the year.

Seating is on a first come basis. This includes our picnic tables, as well as furniture sets inside the property. While blankets or beach towels are allowed we ask that you do not bring your own umbrellas, pop-ups or any other outside furniture. Beach chairs are acceptable.

PLEASE NOTE: Coolers are NOT allowed in the patio area.

We are lucky enough to be one of just a few locations in California that serves adult beverages on the beach! Currently the state only permits us to pour beer and wine. We do offer mixed drinks made with wine-based liquor. Don't worry, our drinks are still delicious and if we didn't tell you they weren't made with spirits you would never know.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted.

Beach City Provisions is proud to offer a wide variety of food options when eating at the beach. We take pride in our menus and are always able to accommodate an individual's dietary choices. Check out the food menu on our page

We support LIVE music and our proud to say we are a FAMILY-FRIENDLY VENUE. We do not charge a cover unless it is a Special Event. Follow our Instagram page for live updates or the calendar section of this website to get more details.

Please Note: We do not pay the bands. Therefore, if you like what you hear, please let the band know by generously tipping them.

If you are interested in playing at Beach City Provisions, please email: beachcityprovisions@gmail.com

Beach City Provisions is a family friendly environment! We let our bands know that profanity and smoking on the patio is not permitted and we kindly ask the same of our patrons. However, please understand that we are not responsible for the action or language of our guests.

Bolsa Chica State Beach and Beach City Provisions are pet friendly! According to State Law, animals are not allowed on the beach and must remain on-leash at all times. As long as your companion is on-leash and well behaved they are more than welcome to join us. Please consider that we often have many other dogs, large crowds, children, loud music, games and other wildlife at the beach so if this environment is too much for your animal, consider leaving them at home. Also, we ask that you are a responsible pet owner and clean up after your pet or you both will be asked to leave.

When utilizing Ride Shares or Taxis for a lift to the beach please take a few things into consideration. If you use the main entrance to the park the vehicle will be subject to the $15 parking fee. To avoid this simply get dropped off by the traffic circle walk down the Boardwalk to our venue.

When leaving the beach keep a few things in mind:

1. The easiest pick up point is the Warner Bus Loop

2. Surge pricing will most likely be in effect when leaving a major event as the number of ride requests will temporarily spike.

3. Cars coming into the park will be subject to the $15 parking fee.

4. The main gate is locked at 9pm (Unless otherwise noted for an Event)

 

We do not automatically tip, in an effort to produce less waste we went paperless at our beach concessions last summer and only provide printed receipts upon request. As such, our registers handle all credit and debit transactions on the device’s screen. This means our guests sign and tip on the iPad. When our team members spin the device for a signature there is a bar at the top of the screen with a tip amount. It offers options of: No Tip / 15% / 18% / Custom. Our guests always have the option of tipping whatever they are most comfortable with.

Other Concerns

Keeping Bolsa Chica beautiful is a top priority for our staff. With the magnificent Pacific Ocean to our front and the treasured Bolsa Chica Wetlands to our backs we understand the importance of preserving this area for future generations. Long gone are the days of 'Tin Can Beach' being the local dumping grounds. Now Bolsa Chica is a thriving stretch of sand that employs a few hundred local workers seasonally. We understand the importance of thinking green and thanks to Republic Waste Management we confidently report that our refuse is separated and recycled.

We have a strict 'No Glass' policy at the beach and use plastic in all situations. Broken shards and bare feet are just no fun, especially with so many little ones running around. As such we hope you can understand why your fine glass of wine comes in a plastic cup. If you want the best tasting beer possible leave it in the can!

When it comes to serving food on paper and plastic, we simply do not have the space to store and wash traditional plates, silverware, napkins and the typical amenities found at traditional restaurants. We strive to make your experience at Bolsa Chica the best it can be while being safe and practical.

Pack for a normal beach day. Layers are essential at the beach. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and get ready for fun!