Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Huntington Beach travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Huntington Beach has to offer.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntington Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Huntington Beach.

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 Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

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.

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 Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Huntington Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Huntington Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huntington Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort inn & Suites Huntington Beach and Best Western Surf City. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Huntington Beach, with prices from $93 to $565 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Huntington Beach are about 104% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Huntington Beach by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Huntington Beach

Most booked hotels in Huntington Beach

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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1204 reviews)
$309+
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1179 reviews)
$242+
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Pasea Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 807 reviews)
$314+
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Balboa Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 498 reviews)
$469+
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The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1018 reviews)
$340+
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Hyatt Regency Irvine
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 710 reviews)
$173+
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Renting a car in Huntington Beach

Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Huntington Beach.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntington Beach, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $42 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Huntington Beach.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntington Beach, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Huntington Beach

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Economy
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