# Bolsa Chica State Beach > Wide sandy shores and calm waters create a spacious, peaceful beach with stunning sunset views. The atmosphere stays mellow and laid-back, rarely feeling crowded even on busy days. Fire pits and easy access to amenities add to the relaxed, natural vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/BolsaChicaStateBeach1 - Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=642 ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Sunset — 9.5/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.2/10 - Beach — 8.6/10 - Surf Spot — 8.2/10 - Parks — 7.2/10 - Kid Friendly — 6.9/10 - Parking Available — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "This beach is expansive and seldom overcrowded." - "I found this surf spot to have the best waves ever." - "The sunset here paints the ocean with fiery peace." ## Good to know - Parking costs $15 for the day. - Expect a two and a half hour wait to enter the parking lot on weekends. - The best time to visit is from 1 to 5 pm. - Casual dining and music performances happen on weekends. - The walk from the parking lot to the beach can be over a mile. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.