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Huntington Central Park & Shipley Nature Center
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Huntington Central Park & Shipley Nature Center

Huntington Beach, CA

★★★★★4.6(304 Google reviews)

The county's largest city park: a free nature center, a fairy-tale-themed Adventure Playground, dog park, and a lakeside cafe.

Good for

  • Stroller-friendly
  • Shade
  • Nap-schedule friendly
  • Sensory-friendly

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17851 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA

(714) 842-4772

Closed nowToday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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What visitors say

  • Joe Revette★★★★★

    This is one amazing nature center! I loved that even in busy Huntington, you can hear the birds and insects. The views you get of the Pond are pretty spectacular. The marshes are cool. All in all a very enjoyable walk and time spent. And its free! They ask donation but not required. One place you will want to go many times to enjoy over and over again.

    4 months ago

  • Richard Chau Nguyen★★★★★

    This is a wonderful place with more natural animals and plants. This place has many protrusions so pedestrians can go deeper and explore. Volunteers provide full support with documents and maps to identify and confirm objects. Many colorful flowers of many sizes and shapes, with many diffused scents, perennial trees growing in the forest, and nuts. Animals can see most birds, butterflies, squirrels, and insects. This place is suitable for children to explore and learn about nature. There are also many attractive souvenirs if guests need to celebrate

    2 years ago

  • Yolanda Aguilar★★★★★

    Went inside to get a gift for someone special. The gift shop inside of Shipleys has alot of things of nature for all ages. Allot thing are from local artists. Then inside the nature center is great to bring friends or family or just yourself to walk and enjoy the trails.

    2 months ago

  • Amanda Gross★★★★★

    The Shipley Nature Center is such a wonderful place to visit and take a nice long walk. I took my toddler and she enjoyed the scenery and nature walk. There are lots of places to sit and just enjoy the surroundings as well as various paths to take throughout the park. There were a large variety of trees and plants and we stumbled upon lots of animals that my daughter was so excited to see. There is a learning center where you can see all the types of animals that are native to that area. They have many fun learning resources, including a shop where you can buy toys, books, various gifts, and even plants and compost. There are classes offered as well. I highly recommend parents take their kids here or just go on their own for some quiet relaxing walks.

    a year ago

  • maribel valdez★★★★★

    Lovely spot for a stroll and a chat, even got some meditation in! 🚶‍♀️🧘‍♀️ Just a heads up, leave your fancy shoes at home – it can get a bit muddy! 👟🌧️ #Walk #Talk #Meditation

    7 months ago

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