Huntington Beach, CA's Gilbert Island Photos and Information
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA
--Gilbert Island
in Huntington Beach, California features a
neighborhood beach with kid's swings and a
playground, several community parks and spectacular
views of the upscale houses and condos that populate
this residential area that's one of five
Huntington Beach Islands.
Bounded by
waterways and with channel views, Gilbert Island
is a quiet neighborhood. Most the action in these
island on-water homes is on the side of the "street"
you don't normally see, the waterways and channels.
During the annual light decoration contest and
Cruise of Lights boat tours open to the public,
guests realize the beauty of Huntington Harbour is
on the water.
Homes, while designed and built to
have great curb appeal, often are most beautiful
seen from the water. That's why some Real Estate
agents in the area own boats and give water tours
for serious buyers looking to invest in Huntington Harbour.
Gilbert Island, the inner sanctum
of two islands includes a commons area or public
park with treatments added courtesy of the Garden
Club. There's a playground with a bear sculpture,
swing and slide in a children's play area that sits
at the base of a small hill and lush green parkway.
While the playground area is great for children. The
walk over to the beaches of Sunset Beach, an
unincorporated community with services maintained
through the County of Orange, take approximately 10
minutes from Gilbert Island. Many residents simply
drive.
For the tourist
there are larger beaches with more activities for
the family than the small beach at Gilbert Island.
This beach has limited parking in the summer, but is
an enjoyable spot to sit in the shade and watch the
kids play.
