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
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntington Beach in February
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 13m.

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 Fox and Hertz, 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 13m.

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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Huntington Beach

Airlines serving Huntington Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,241 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,718 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,807 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,684 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,619 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,657 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,280 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,361 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,927 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Huntington Beach

Most booked hotels in Huntington Beach

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 867 reviews)
$368+
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 232 reviews)
$291+
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 526 reviews)
$368+
Pasea Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 407 reviews)
$379+
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1013 reviews)
$177+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Huntington Beach Orange County
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 278 reviews)
$188+

Renting a car in Huntington Beach

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.

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.

Car rental agencies in Huntington Beach

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Budget

Budget

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Hertz
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