Huntington Beach beaches include
millions of grains of sand
stretching along the Southern
California coastline in north Orange
County, California. For nearly 9
miles, tourists can enjoy
sunbathing, swimming, surfing, kite
or windsurfing, body boarding,
rollerblade skating, skateboarding,
picnics, special functions, RV
camping, walking, jogging and kayaking
along this blue Pacific strand. Three separate beaches
look like one big beach but they are
called different names because two
of them are operated by the State of
California and one is operated by
the City of Huntington Beach.
For most purposes, they are nearly
the same. The city beach is the most
popular for special events such as
the annual US Open of Surfing in
July & August, AVP Pro Beach
Volleyball and other sporting games
and shows held near the Huntington
Beach Pier.
Below are links to Huntington Beach
beaches and descriptions of each.
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Bolsa Chica State Beach
is Huntington Beach's northernmost beach. Operated by the
State of California Parks, it includes firepits for bonfires
and sits along Pacific Coast Highway directly across the
street from the
Bolsa Chica wetlands
that are officially called Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve.
Bolsa Chica State Beach is a favored location for fishing,
family gatherings such as picnics and cook-outs and RV
camping. It includes the largest RV camp facility that's
open year-round for a 35-mile distance north or south from
Dockweiler Beach in Los Angeles to Doheny Beach in Dana
Point.
Huntington Beach City Beach
Huntington Beach City Beach includes
many attractions that tourists love.
It features the
Huntington Beach Pier, one of the
longest pleasure piers in
California, Pier Plaza stone
amphitheater where free summer
concerts and weekly Certified
Farmer's Market & Crafts Fairs are
held, two restaurants on the beach
(Duke's Huntington Beach and
Chimayo's at the Beach), Zack's
Beach Concessions and Catering, over
a dozen major annual events from
surfing to volleyball and a location
next to Main Street. Main Street is
the 5-block shopping and dining
district in Downtown Huntington
Beach that features over 200 shops
and restaurants with indoor or
outdoor dining. Huntington
Beach is also home to
Dog beach
located between Seapoint Street and
Golden West Street on Pacific Coast
Highway. Another popular attraction
at Huntington Beach City Beach is
Sunset Vista RV Camp facility, open
during the off-season months
(usually September through May).
Visitors to Huntington City Beach
can find this beach on Pacific Coast
Highway between Seapoint Street and
Beach Boulevard. Exit the San
Diego (405) Freeway at Beach Blvd.
or Golden West Street and drive
south to the beach.
Huntington Beach State Beach
Huntington State Beach is Huntington
Beach's southernmost beach located
on Pacific Coast Highway between
Beach Boulevard and Brookhurst
Street. It features firepits for
bonfires, beach concessions and
shares an 8.5-mile paved beach path
stretching along all three
Huntington Beaches. Huntington State
Beach is often home to fundraiser
events that include walks and
bike-a-thons to raise money for
special groups.
Beach
Parking
Beach Parking varies along the three
Huntington Beaches. City beach
parking features coin meters in some
locations, allowing guests to park
for as little as a quarter (25
cents) for 10 minutes.
Huntington Beach City Beach parking
lots cost the most to park in of the
three beaches. Daily fees are
charged at entry points on Beach
Boulevard. During the summer, the
other City Beach lots charge a flat
fee. In the off-season (September
through May), several lots allow
guests to pay hourly fees. At
the State Beaches, one daily fee is
charged.
Along the Huntington Beaches there
are many activities to enjoy. Here
are some of the activities and
attractions:
