Overview
Huntington Beach is "Surf City USA," world-famous since the 1960s Jan and Dean surf rock song. It has some of the largest stretches of open-sand beaches in California, the Huntington Beach Pier (one of the longest concrete piers in the world), and a vibrant surf culture that continues to evolve.
Beach · Day Trips · Family Travel · Nightlife · Surfing
Before you go
Accommodation
Beach campgrounds available year-round but usually full during peak season. Budget hotels from $90/night to luxury resorts.
Food
Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway offer diverse options. Burritos around $5.50, breakfast spots like Sugar Shack Cafe have low prices.
Safety
Crime is very low for a large city, but the city has had a reputation for skinhead and white supremacist activities. If drinking, call a cab as DUIs are strictly enforced.
Transport
OCTA buses serve all beach areas. Route 1 runs along Pacific Coast Highway. Weekend service limited on routes 21 and 173.
Weather
Year-round average temperature of 67°F (19°C). Rainy season is January-March. Peak beach season late May-early September can bring 500,000 daily visitors.