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 November
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huntington Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Huntington Beach, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Huntington Beach to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around $1,702 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $154 for a 35h 16m 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 Midway and Ace, 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 Phoenix and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Huntington Beach, followed by Air Canada. The train journey from Huntington Beach to Zurich takes 12h 25m and costs around $1,702 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $154 for a 35h 16m 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 Midway and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Huntington Beach

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Huntington Beach

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 $83 to $2,023 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Huntington Beach are about 6% 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, 1225 reviews)
$326+
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1201 reviews)
$281+
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Pasea Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 824 reviews)
$310+
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Ocean Surf Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1998 reviews)
$127+
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The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1032 reviews)
$280+
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Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1146 reviews)
$157+
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Renting a car in Huntington Beach

Renting a car in Huntington Beach costs $46 per day, on average, or $93 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Huntington Beach.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Hyundai Accent 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 $46 per day, on average, or $93 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Huntington Beach.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Hyundai Accent 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, 5 Bags

$28/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

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