BOLSA CHICA WETLANDS
ALICIA WHITNEY, CEO OF PRJKT RESTAURANT GROUP BY CANDACE ROCK
TOES IN THE SAND: CULINARY SENSATIONS When it comes to beach concessions, we’ve raised the bar way above the horizon—especially at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Four newly minted seasonal gourmet concessionaires by acclaimed Prjkt Restaurant Group serve up everything from burritos and poke nachos to firewood for beach bonfires. From north to south: • SeaLegs at the Beach, sister to award-winning SeaLegs Wine Bar, pours wine and beer and serves up a champagne brunch, signature flatbreads, and more. • SeaSalt Beachside Burger plates nostalgic Santa Maria-style burgers paired with a craft beer garden. As they say, “it’s not your average burger shack.” • Beach City Provisions, a one-stop shop catering to RV campers and featuring comfort food, local craft beer, and a small general store. • Pacific Kitchen offers sustainably sourced fish, acai bowls, coffee, and beer. Be sure to check operating hours at prjktgroup.com before you go. “We’re building Bolsa Chica State Beach into an unbelievable dining and entertainment destination with live music, worldclass events, and of course, amazing food.” — Alicia Whitney, CEO of Prjkt Restaurant Group MOONLIT GRUNION RUN At new and full moons during spring and summer, visitors can run for grunion, a fish species that only spawns on sandy Southern California beaches. Under state law, these tiny silvery fish may be caught bare-handed—with a fishing permit. For more info, visit wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/ocean/grunion. Explore more of Bolsa Chica at: surfcityusa.com/neighborhoods/bolsa-chica-neighborhood LUCIA GRIGGI
PACIFIC KITCHEN BY CANDACE ROCK