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Birding Near Long Beach, CA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

California · United States

30

Locations

67+

Species

10

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Long Beach

Coastal birding habitat

California

< 1 mi away

Moderate

Golden Shore Marine Reserve

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

2.5 mi away

Moderate

Los Angeles River - Willow Saint

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 269 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

3.5 mi away

Moderate

Colorado Lagoon

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 247 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

5.9 mi away

Easy

Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 294 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

6.6 mi away

Moderate

Cabrillo Beach and pier

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 253 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

6.7 mi away

Easy

DeForest Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

6.8 mi away

Easy

El Dorado Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 246 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

7.3 mi away

Easy

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Coastal wetland and shorebirds at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

California

8.7 mi away

Easy

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Huntington Beach coastal wetland with 321+ species, nesting terns, and spectacular shorebird migration.

WetlandCoastalMarshFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

8.9 mi away

Easy

South Coast Botanic Garden

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 237 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkFallWinter
white bird on water during daytime

California

9.4 mi away

Moderate

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Desert birding hotspot in California with 299 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
a bird sitting on top of a pole in a field

California

9.5 mi away

Moderate

Madrona Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 276 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

11.5 mi away

Easy

Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park, Huntington Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 276 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

11.8 mi away

Easy

Huntington Central Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 320 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban park with lake surrounded by trees in Huntington Beach California

California

12.3 mi away

Easy

Huntington Central Park

Orange County's premier inland birding park with restored wetlands and Pacific Flyway migrants.

Urban ParkWetlandForestSpringWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

13.7 mi away

Easy

Polliwog Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

14.9 mi away

Easy

Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 271 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

15.9 mi away

Moderate

San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds

Desert birding hotspot in California with 244 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

16.4 mi away

Moderate

Talbert Nature Preserve, Costa Mesa

Desert birding hotspot in California with 230 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

19.2 mi away

Moderate

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 206 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Coastal wetland and marshy vegetation at Ballona Wetlands in Los Angeles

California

19.3 mi away

Easy

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

LA's last coastal wetland — 577 acres of critical Pacific Flyway habitat for shorebirds and raptors.

WetlandCoastalMarshSpringWinter
Hilltop trails and panoramic views at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

California

19.3 mi away

Easy

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Baldwin Hills urban park with nesting raptors, sage scrub birds, and panoramic LA views.

Urban ParkGrasslandChaparralSpringWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

19.4 mi away

Moderate

Ballona Freshwater Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 256 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

19.6 mi away

Moderate

Upper Newport Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 268 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

19.6 mi away

Moderate

Legg Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 250 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

19.8 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Lincoln Avenue to Glassell Saint

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 233 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

20.0 mi away

Moderate

Playa del Rey/Ballona area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 269 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

20.3 mi away

Moderate

Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr.

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 226 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

21.0 mi away

Moderate

San Gabriel River / San Jose Creek confluence

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
brown and gray heron

California

21.5 mi away

Moderate

IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 334 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter

Top Species Near Long Beach

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

MallardLesser ScaupSurf ScoterBuffleheadAmerican CootCanada GooseBlue-winged TealCinnamon TealGadwallAmerican WigeonRedheadRock PigeonMuscovy DuckNorthern ShovelerAnna's HummingbirdAllen's HummingbirdMourning DoveRing-billed GullEgyptian GooseRuddy DuckEurasian Collared-DoveElegant TernCalifornia Least TernRidgway's RailBelding's Savannah Sparrow+42 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park10 locations
Coastal9 locations
Wetland7 locations
Chaparral6 locations
Desert5 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Marsh2 locations
Lake2 locations
Grassland2 locations
Forest1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall27 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Long Beach, CA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Long Beach include Golden Shore Marine Reserve, Los Angeles River - Willow Saint, Colorado Lagoon, Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park, Cabrillo Beach and pier. These spots offer coastal, river/riparian, wetland habitats.
What birds can I see near Long Beach?▼
Birders near Long Beach can spot species including Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, American Coot, Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal. The area's 10 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Long Beach?▼
The best seasons for birding near Long Beach are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Long Beach?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Long Beach, CA, ranging from 0.7 to 21.5 miles from the city center.

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