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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Tidal Inlet Opening

 

by: Amigos de Bolsa Chica
Published: August 17, 2026

 

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...On August 24, 2006, ocean water entered parts of the Bolsa Chica wetlands that had not seen tidal flushing in over 100 years. Almost immediately, biodiversity increased dramatically and the ecology has flourished since then. 

You are invited to celebrate this milestone with the Amigos de Bolsa Chica with a beach cleanup and s'mores on Friday, August 21, 5:30-7:30 PM at Bolsa Chica State Beach, the parking lot/fire pit nearest to the Tidal Inlet/Seapoint Street. State Beach address: 18771 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. https://maps.app.goo.gl/V73KV1mkSCc3YRUNA

What to bring: gloves if desired; dress for the evening beach weather; and any snacks you might want. The Amigos de Bolsa Chica will provide equipment for the trash cleanup as well as s’more ingredients.

Who can attend: ANYONE who wants to celebrate this awesome environmental milestone with us! Please reply if you are planning to attend.  

FREE PARKING for those attending the beach cleanup!

We hope you can join the Amigos to pick up trash, socialize, have a s'more and commemorate an historic occasion!

Photo: Amigos de Bolsa Chica