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 BLK Earth Sea Spirits (300 Pacific Coast Highway) are great picks.
When to visit Huntington Beach
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″.
How to Get to Huntington Beach
Plane
When flying to Huntington Beach, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntington Beach include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Huntington Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntington Beach. The train journey from Huntington Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Huntington Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 33 miles from Huntington Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntington Beach, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Huntington Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Huntington Beach
Where to stay in Huntington Beach
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ocean Surf Inn & Suites and Best Western Surf City.
Where to stay in popular areas of Huntington Beach
Most booked hotels in Huntington Beach
Renting a car in Huntington Beach
Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
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. Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntington Beach, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.