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Much has been written lately about the California State Parks effort to keep some popular parks open. Bolsa Chica State Beach in Orange County has never been on the list of parks considered for closure. In fact, it is a good news story among the state beaches and parks, providing a popular film location. It’s a positive way to bring revenue to the state parks, and great advertising that promotes California’s beaches. Read on….

By C. MacDonald

A segment of the popular 90210 TV series, that was shot at Bolsa Chica State Beach today and may appear in March, according to officials. “Bolsa Chica State Beach is a great place to shoot because it’s a beautiful location and less crowded in Winter,” said Nick Biron, a CBS Location Scout, who works finding sites for the show about 9 months of the year. He said they also use beaches in Torrance and Redondo for shooting.

A large set, complete with huge lights, was set up on the beach, including a stage and and other areas where a variety of cameras, on and above ground, caught every move. Surfer actors were used in background shots. Nearby joggers and bicyclists going down the beach trail cranked their necks in an effort to catch a glimpse of the show’s stars and take in the exciting Hollywood glamour.

In the Bolsa parking lot were dozens of star trailers, production trucks and Hollywood caterers. The taping brings much needed money to the state, employment to hundreds involved in the show and adds a few hours of glitz to one of our beautiful beaches, where seagulls, pelicans, least terns and other passersby usually see just sand and surfers this time of year. After Bolsa, the show is heading to Inglewood for further shooting.