The 300-acre coastal wetland is great for families who like to hike and bird watch at the same time. Walk the 1.5-mile trail and keep an eye out for rabbits, squirrels, coyotes, hawks, pelicans, egrets and more. Admission and parking are free and hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to dusk.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve & Huntington Beach
Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA