HUNTINGTON BEACH.
Surf City USA. Ten miles of coastline. The pier. Beach bonfires. Bikes on the boardwalk. Main Street. Local eats and some of Orange County's deepest surf roots. Here's how to do Huntington Beach.
SURF FIRST.
FIGURE OUT THE REST LATER.
Huntington Beach doesn't try very hard to hide what it's about. The Pacific is the centerpiece. Surfing is everywhere, bikes replace cars whenever possible, and a day can move from the pier to tacos to a beach bonfire without ever getting complicated.
THE HB
ESSENTIALS.
First time in Huntington? These are the experiences that give you the fastest introduction to the city.
HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER
Walk out over the Pacific, watch the surfers below and take in one of Orange County's most recognizable coastal landmarks.
EXPLORE THE PIER →HIT THE BEACH
Huntington's wide shoreline leaves plenty of room for swimming, volleyball, walking or doing absolutely nothing for a few hours.
EXPLORE THE BEACH →PACIFIC CITY
Open-air shopping and dining directly across from the beach make this an easy stop before or after the sand.
EXPLORE PACIFIC CITY →MAIN STREET
Walk inland from the pier for restaurants, bars, surf shops and the center of downtown Huntington Beach.
EXPLORE DOWNTOWN →HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH
A huge stretch of shoreline for beach days, cycling, volleyball and classic Southern California evenings around a fire ring.
EXPLORE STATE BEACH →BIKE THE COAST
Grab a bike and cruise the paved coastal path with the Pacific beside you for most of the ride.
EXPLORE HUNTINGTON →
SURF ISN'T
A SIDE HOBBY.
It's part of Huntington Beach's identity, history, events and everyday rhythm.
WATCH THE LINEUP
You don't have to paddle out to enjoy it. Walk the pier and watch surfers work the breaks below.
EXPLORE SURF CITY →HUNTINGTON SURF & SPORT
Step into one of Huntington's best-known surf shops for boards, gear and a piece of the city's surf identity.
VISIT HSS →INTERNATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM
Explore the people, boards and stories behind surfing's deep connection to Huntington Beach.
VISIT THE MUSEUM →US OPEN OF SURFING
When the world's surf scene comes to Huntington, the area around the pier turns into a major beach-sports destination.
EXPLORE WSL →STAY SALTY. STAY LATE.
GO NORTH.
SLOW DOWN.
Huntington isn't all Main Street and the pier. Head north and the city gets noticeably wilder.
ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Walk through protected coastal wetlands and look for birds and wildlife just minutes from the beach.
EXPLORE BOLSA CHICA →BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
A more laid-back beach experience north of downtown, popular for surf sessions, beach days and sunsets.
EXPLORE THE BEACH →CATCH SUNSET
No reservation. No ticket. No complicated plan. Just find the coast before the sun disappears.
FIND YOUR SPOT →
COME OFF
THE BEACH HUNGRY.
Huntington's food scene runs from legendary breakfasts and casual tacos to ocean-view dinners.
SUGAR SHACK CAFE
A longtime Huntington breakfast stop made for starting the day before hitting the beach.
VISIT SUGAR SHACK →LOT 579
An easy way to keep everyone happy with multiple food options under one roof near the beach.
EXPLORE PACIFIC CITY →DUKE'S HUNTINGTON BEACH
Oceanfront dining beside the pier with a strong connection to surf culture and Duke Kahanamoku.
VISIT DUKE'S →DINNER WITH A VIEW
Pacific City makes it easy to pair dinner and drinks with a front-row view of the coast.
FIND A SPOT →
OFF THE SAND.
STILL VERY HB.
Surf shops, beachwear, outdoor dining and places to hang around when you're not actually in the water.
SHOP PACIFIC CITY
Browse shops, grab coffee and hang out with the beach directly across PCH.
EXPLORE PACIFIC CITY →WALK MAIN STREET
Downtown keeps the beach-town energy going several blocks inland from the pier.
EXPLORE DOWNTOWN →BEACH BONFIRE
One of the most classic HB ways to end the day: the beach, a fire and nowhere else you need to be.
PLAN YOUR BEACH DAY →
ONE PERFECT
HB DAY.
Don't overthink Huntington Beach. Keep the Pacific close and let the day move around the coast.
SURF CITY. OC ENERGY.
Come for the beach. Stay for the surf culture, food, sunsets, wetlands, bikes and the kind of Orange County day that doesn't need much of a plan.