Welcome to Huntington Beach
The family-friendly Surf City USA
Cocooned between LA and San Diego, Huntington Beach’s great surf, sandy shores, and paradise of elegant oceanfront dining enchants many families, beach enthusiasts, and surfers, rightfully earning its moniker, “Surf City USA!”
Bathed in abundant sunshine and sprawling green parks, floral gardens, and lakes, this community is a beauty to behold, with a lot of space to breathe. The bustling downtown features an assortment of Surf shops, upscale restaurants, trendy boutiques, and vintage gift shops, blending optimum convenience with charming vibrancy. Huntington Beach is also home to highly acclaimed schools, including a blue-ribbon private institute and an excellent Academy for the Performing Arts, allowing students to flex both their creative and intellectual prowess.
With an eclectic mix of lavish condos, contemporary farmhouses nestled on quiet cul de sacs, and expansive, mid-century modern homes commanding great ocean views, Huntington Beach is a community that embodies pure opulence and architectural beauty.
What to Love
- Known as a surfer’s paradise
- Lots of family-friendly entertainment
- Sandy beaches everywhere
- Terrific Fourth of July parades
- Huntington Beach Art Walk
Local Lifestyle
Huntington Beach residents take pride in their beautiful weather, safe streets, and a strong sense of community. A lively destination that welcomes over 11-million tourists per year, Huntington Beach balances its hometown feel with an energetic vibe that continues to romance visitors and locals alike. When people are not surfing, they’re living it up at the city’s annual events. From weekly Surf City Nights Farmers Market to Art Walk, Halloween Fest, and Miracle on Main Street, the best of the best awaits in Huntington Beach.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Main Street is dotted with classic California surf shops, trendy boutiques, souvenir stores, and so much more that capture the beachy luxury of Surf City USA.
Order takeout avocado toast or Korean tacos from Sealegs at the beach, or visit weekly for laugh out loud comedy nights featuring nationally-renowned comedians.
Stop in for ceviche and smoked bone marrow at SOCIAL, where the menu has everything from Spanish chop salad to chilaquiles, fish and chips, and chicken Tinga empanadas.
Named for a surfing legend, Duke's Huntington is a restaurant serving Hawaiian seafood specials in a beautifully decorated place with Surfside views. Don't hesitate! Hop into this paradise, and don't miss out on having a taste of the scrumptious ahi tuna and panko-crusted calamari.
Come into Watertable for yummy lavender toast, juicy steak, and huevos rancheros paired with vintage wine or craft beer.
Things to Do
Experience the phenomenal Cruise of Lights at the Harbour Holiday Lights tour, where your tour boat navigates through the waterways of the Huntington Harbour in creative, resplendent lighting.
As expected, the almighty Surf City USA breathes the sport, so join the crowd in cheering on your favorite professional surfers as they challenge the waves to emerge winners at the Surf Contests!
Huntington Beach's Fourth of July celebration humbles many with its time-honored independence day traditions, including, decorating contests, the Surf City 5k, the glorious stars and stripes parade, and fireworks at the Pier.
Help your kids don their costumes, and enjoy Halloween in a grand way with Huntington Beach's Main Street Halloween Celebration. Here, thousands are equipped with pounds of candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters who swarm the streets of Huntington Beach on Main.
Schools
Huntington Beach is served by the prestigious Newport-Mesa USD, home to a number of excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:
