Food & Drink at Bolsa Chica
The food at Bolsa Chica State Beach comes from beach concessions run by The Prjkt Concessions, the park's food and beverage concessionaire. State Parks lists four: SeaLegs at the Beach, an oceanfront restaurant with beer, wine and live entertainment; SeaSalt Honkey Tonk on the Beach, with barbecue; Beach City Provisions, a family venue with a beach store and rentals; and PCH Tacos. Alcohol is not allowed on the sand itself.
Food at a Glance
The Beach Concessions
All four are operated by The Prjkt Concessions LLC, the park's food and beverage concessionaire. Descriptions below follow the State Parks page. This site has no link to any of them, and State Parks does not publish their hours or menus, so check each one directly before you go.
SeaLegs at the Beach
An oceanfront restaurant offering beer, wine and live entertainment.
SeaSalt Honkey Tonk on the Beach
A country-western themed spot with live entertainment and Heritage barbecue.
Beach City Provisions
An outdoor, family-friendly venue with live music, food, snacks and drinks, plus the Beach Store for beach essentials, souvenirs, RV supplies and bonfire supplies. Bike and beach rentals are available here too. State Parks staff suggest parking by Beach City Provisions for the summer Litter Getters beach cleanups, which meet at the campground picnic tables nearby.
PCH Tacos
A beachside taco and margarita bar inspired by Mexican cooking traditions and Día de los Muertos.
Alcohol Rules
Drinking alcohol is prohibited at Bolsa Chica State Beach unless it is approved through a Special Events permit, and violators can be cited and asked to leave (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 4326). Registered campers are the exception: in the campground, alcohol may be consumed inside your own campsite by people 21 and older. Glass containers are not allowed in the campground.
Bringing Your Own Food
Picnics are welcome. Bolsa Chica has picnic areas, and several can be reserved for groups (picnic areas). Cooking rules:
- No charcoal grills.
- Propane grills are allowed if they are at least 18 inches off the ground and set up behind the line of lifeguard towers.
- Wood and coal may be burned only in the park's fire rings.
- No balloons or piñatas.
Selling food or anything else in the park without a State Parks permit or contract is prohibited.
Good For / Maybe Skip If
Good for: a sunset drink by the sand, tacos after surfing, and grabbing firewood and snacks for a bonfire.
Maybe skip if: you are planning to drink at your own spot on the beach. Without a Special Events permit it is not allowed.
Food & Drink at Bolsa Chica FAQ
Are there restaurants at Bolsa Chica State Beach?
Yes. State Parks lists four concessions run by The Prjkt: SeaLegs at the Beach, SeaSalt Honkey Tonk on the Beach, Beach City Provisions and PCH Tacos.
Is SeaLegs at Bolsa Chica State Beach?
Yes. SeaLegs at the Beach is an oceanfront restaurant at Bolsa Chica State Beach, operated by the park's concessionaire, The Prjkt Concessions.
Can you drink alcohol at Bolsa Chica State Beach?
Not on the beach unless approved through a Special Events permit. Registered campers 21 and older may drink inside their own campsite.
Can you buy firewood at Bolsa Chica?
State Parks says the Beach Store at Beach City Provisions stocks bonfire supplies.
Can you bring a grill to Bolsa Chica?
A propane grill, yes, if it is at least 18 inches off the ground and behind the lifeguard towers. Charcoal grills are not allowed.