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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Watertable (21500 Pacific Coast Hwy) and BLK Earth Sea Spirits (300 Pacific Coast Highway) are great picks.
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″.
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 13m.
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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Los Angeles.
Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 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 $3.56 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. The most frequently booked car type in Huntington Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.