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

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 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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntington Beach. The train journey from Huntington Beach to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 15m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntington Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Huntington Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $36. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 125 miles.

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 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntington Beach. The train journey from Huntington Beach to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 15m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Huntington Beach, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Huntington Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $36. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Huntington Beach

Airlines serving Huntington Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 770 reviews)
$340+
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 807 reviews)
$425+
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 548 reviews)
$184+
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 474 reviews)
$389+
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 812 reviews)
$210+
Paséa Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 426 reviews)
$445+

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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Huntington Beach is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 60% 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Huntington Beach is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Huntington Beach

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