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

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.

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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

Huntington Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntington Beach in December
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Huntington Beach, followed by Train. The train journey from Huntington Beach to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m trip.

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 Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

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 Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Huntington Beach, followed by Train. The train journey from Huntington Beach to San Luis Obispo takes 5h 32m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $420 for a 46h 06m trip.

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 Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Huntington Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Huntington Beach

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huntington Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Surf City and Surf City Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Huntington Beach, with prices from $58 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 203% 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 (8.7, 1225 reviews)
$304+
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1202 reviews)
$297+
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The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1035 reviews)
$297+
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Paséa Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 826 reviews)
$299+
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Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1150 reviews)
$155+
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Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1974 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Huntington Beach

Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Huntington Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntington Beach, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Huntington Beach.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Huntington Beach, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Huntington Beach

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

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