Huntington Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Huntington Beach

With a population of 189,992, Huntington Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Huntington Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Huntington Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Watertable (21500 Pacific Coast Hwy) and Lorea (21080 Pacific Coast Highway) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Huntington Beach

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American
Very good (2990 reviews)
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Wonderful (534 reviews)
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Southeast Asian
Wonderful (241 reviews)
Californian
Wonderful (164 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (93 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (60 reviews)
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American
Very good (2990 reviews)
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Wonderful (534 reviews)
$$$$
Southeast Asian
Wonderful (241 reviews)
Californian
Wonderful (164 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (93 reviews)
Seafood
Very good (60 reviews)

When to visit Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntington Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Huntington Beach in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Huntington Beach, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Huntington Beach

Plane

When flying to Huntington Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntington Beach include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Huntington Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntington Beach. The train journey from Huntington Beach to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntington Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 53 km from Huntington Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntington Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Huntington Beach takes 64 km and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to Huntington Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntington Beach include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Huntington Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntington Beach. The train journey from Huntington Beach to Burbank takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Huntington Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 53 km from Huntington Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntington Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Ontario, the bus ride to Huntington Beach takes 64 km and will cost you around $24. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Huntington Beach

Airlines serving Huntington Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Huntington Beach

Most booked hotels in Huntington Beach

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 773 reviews)
$334+
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 809 reviews)
$422+
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 548 reviews)
$183+
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 482 reviews)
$383+
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 814 reviews)
$209+
Paséa Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 434 reviews)
$447+

Renting a car in Huntington Beach

Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Huntington Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Huntington Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Huntington Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Huntington Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Huntington Beach

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