LIFE GUARD TOWER #: Between 24 & 25
We will be at the fire pit directly between Life Guard Towers 24 & 25, in front of the restrooms areas (if you pass tower 25, you’ve gone too far). 3 pits north/left of tower 24. You can park in Parking Lot #22 (which you will see as you pass the lots).
Also, there are restroom stop numbers. Drive into parking lot to the right of restroom parking stop #22 (you should see life guard tower 24 & 25 from this parking lot). We’ve got the fire pit right between both lifeguard towers
Hey LA Trail Hikers, it’s time to enjoy a day in the sun at our annual LATH Beach Party on Sunday, August 27, 2017! We’ll be taking a day off trails to celebrate the accomplishments of our LATH hikers with an all day beach party! This event starts early in the morning for some good swimming/sunbathing, and continues through the night for a great evening with a bonfire. Some hikers spend all day with us, and others come for part of the day or night. And best of all, it’s a potluck style event, so bring any good food and non-alcoholic beverages to share with everyone!
LIFE GUARD TOWER #: Between 24 & 25 (3rd pit to the left or north of the tower 24, and in front of the restroom area)
Stay to your right as you enter the beach lot entrance.
SOCIAL EVENT: LA Trail Hikers – Beach Party 2017
EVENT DATE: Sunday, August 27, 2017
EVENT TIME: 8:00am – 9:30pm (All Day Event)
LIFE GUARD TOWER #: Between Lifeguard Towers 24 & 25. You can park in lot #22.
MEETING POINT:
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Life Guard Tower # Between 24 & 25
17851 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
The entrance to the beach is on Pacific Coast Highway, about one and a half miles south of Warner Avenue. Bolsa Chica State Beach is slightly south of Seal Beach and north of Huntington Beach.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The sun is out and the LA Trail Hiker are ready for their 2017 Beach Party! Join us to enjoy the wonderful combination of great food, friends and families at Bolsa Chica State Beach! This event is open to all our LATH Hikers.
EVENT RSVP: Let us know you’re be attending! RSVP via FB at:
https://www.facebook.com/latrailhikers/events
POTLUCK INFO: This is a potluck-style event so bring a dish and drinks to s
hare with others. Bringing something to the beach party? If you have any portable cooking tools/Propane BBQ Grills (no charcoal grills), please feel free to bring them. Keep in mind that people like to volunteer to cook around the clock. NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED. Let us know what goodies you’ll be bringing by putting your name and the items in the following form:
POTLUCK SIGNUP FORM
Bringing food, non-alcoholic beverages, utensils, or something else ? Let us know: http://bit.ly/q9bGTB
BEACH GEAR: So what should you take with you? It’s very important that you bring a chair and don’t forget your beach towels and a sweater for later that night. You’ll want to have plenty of sunscreen and other beach-related items. However, we recommend you taking any of the following to make your day/evening at the beach a great experience:
- Sunscreen – You’ll be glad we reminded you.
- Water – Keep in mind you’ll probably get thirsty throught your stay and will need to keep hydrated.
- Beach Chairs – You’ll use these plenty for enjoying a relaxing beach day/night
- Beach Blankets – When you want soak some sun, take an after-swim nap, or take a break from sitting/standing.
- Towels/Swimwear – Think ahead and prepare for some fun in the water.
- Coolers/Insulated Lunch Boxes – If you plan on bringing some food/refreshments that need to stay cold, you might consider bringing one.
Beach/River/Water Sandals – You may want to get into the water but with foot protection, so these may come in handy.- Sports Equipment – Bicycle, Football, Hula Hoops, Volleyball & net, and any other type of fun sports equipment you might want to share.
- Beach Umbrellas – Keeps you under the shade.
- Plastic Bags – Keep your wet clothes separate.
- Throws/Blankets – Later in the evening you may want to cozy up with a blanket as it will get cold at night.
- Sweaters/Long Pants – Again, it does get colder later in the evening. Keep yourself warm.
- Firewood – Have any extra wood laying around? Bring some for our fire pit.
- BBQ/Cooking Utensils – Do you have portable cookware? We’ll need some where to cook those burgers.
- Propane Only BBQs – Only propane BBQ’s are allowed at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
- No enclosed tents. (However, EZ-UP/Canopies (half tents) and open tarps are okay).
- Other Recommendations? – Post them on our FB Event page.
BEACH PARKING & FEE: $15.00 per vehicle (9 persons or less per vehicle). $30.00 for over-sized vehicles. It is best to arrive prior to 10 am to get good parking. It gets very crowded this time of year, so if you don’t want to spend hours waiting in line and trying to find parking, it is advised that you come early or later in the evening, not midday. If you come after, you may get locked out out of a full parking lot. And they will only allow people in once a number of people have left. So please get there earlier in the day.
DOG FRIENDLY?: Not really. No Dogs allowed on sand, they can be on a leash on paved multi-use trail (bike path) only. We recommend leaving your pets at home, or with a designated caretaker while you’re at this event.
BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH INFO:
DISCLAIMER: LA Trail Hikers and its Leads/Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm,bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By attending the event, you confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as bicycling, swimming, and all other beach activity may have an associated danger, and will not hold any hike lead/organizer, participant, LA Trail Hikers, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. We are not responsible for any loss or personal injury.
