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.
Activities & attractions in Huntington Beach
Where to Eat in Huntington Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Duke's Huntington Beach (317 Pacific Coast Highway) and Jolie (300 Pacific Coast Hwy suite 220) 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 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Huntington Beach include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Huntington Beach departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 24m.
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 Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.
Airlines serving Huntington Beach
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 $64 to $1,301 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Huntington Beach are about 77% more expensive than a hotel room in the 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 $50 per day, on average, or $100 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, 12% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Huntington Beach is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Huntington Beach
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$25/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$27/day