Outdoors & Nature Exploration in Huntington Beach

Be Inspired. Be Free. Enjoy Huntington Beach's nature by exploring its many parks, reserves, and wetlands. The city boasts over 75 parks, including the largest park in all of Orange County, Huntington Beach Central Park, and the largest saltwater marsh along coastal California, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Explore the Shipley Nature Center, featuring 18 acres of California native habitat, and a regular stopping place for monarch butterflies. Want to reconnect with nature? Here’s how.