HUNTINGTON BEACH

ABOUT HUNTINGTON BEACH

Huntington Beach is a seaside city within Orange County in Southern California. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, and has been long known for its long 8.5 miles of beautiful beach, mild climate, and excellent surfing, earning it the nickname of Surf City. Surf, sand, sun and subtle sophistication encapsulate what the City of Huntington Beach is all about.

The California lifestyle is synonymous with Huntington Beach. Dean Torrence, from the 1960’s pop group Jan and Dean, who co-authored the famous number one hit “Surf City,” said that Huntington Beach embodies the song’s spirit of freedom and California fun. The city is also mentioned in the Beach Boys song “Surfin’ Safari” and in “Surfer Joe” by the Surfaris. Ocean swells, endless sunshine and a fleet of bobbing longboards have played an instrumental role in earning the city its well-deserved “Surf City” nickname. Nothing epitomizes the California surf culture more than HB. Boasting some of California’s widest, cleanest, and safest beaches, the unofficial dress code has become a mix of wetsuits, bikinis and sandals accessorized by volleyballs, surf boards and beach towels.

Named the “Best City to Live in Orange County” by the Orange County Register readers, Huntington Beach offers residents a charming community with ideal weather, a diversified economy overflowing with good jobs, a wide variety of housing, an excellent educational system, boat marinas, numerous parks, and exemplary health care. The City of Huntington Beach is located along the Southern California coast in Orange County, 35 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. Named for railroad magnate Henry Huntington who orchestrated its development, the city is now an epicenter of activity and entertainment with wide, sandy beaches

REAL ESTATE INSIGHTS

Huntington Beach is a city in California and consists of 16 neighborhoods. There are 483 homes for sale, ranging from $39.9K to $12M. Additionally, there are 152 rentals, with a range of $1K to $18K per month. Discover more Huntington Beach listings for open houses, price reduced, foreclosures, recently sold, new home communities, and new home construction.

In July 2021, the median listing home price in Huntington Beach, CA was $1M, trending up 10.8% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $603. The median home sold price was $1M.

Source: Realtor.com 

THE PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE

It’s no secret that Huntington Beach is one of the top destinations because of its attractive casual lifestyle and upbeat energy. Many cultures influence the city. The mix of ethnicities frames a diverse culture. 

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Beaches:

Operated by the city, Huntington City Beach is one of the best beaches on the west coast, extremely popular with surfers. Home to the longest recreational pier in the state, the landmark HB Pier is located at the heart of Downtown. Originally built in 1904 and rebuilt most recently during the early 1990’s it is the longest concrete municipal pier in CA. Stretching 1,856 feet into the Pacific Ocean, it is a favorite spot for fisherman, families, and romantics who flock here daily to enjoy the “million-dollar” sunsets. For more than a century, the Pier has been an iconic coastal symbol. Surfers can always been seen from the Pier since surfing remains one of the most popular activities at Huntington City Beach. The waves here have a unique natural effect caused by edge-diffraction of ocean swells by the island of Catalina. Because of the curve of the coastline at Huntington Beach, the beach actually faces southwest. This beach is also very popular for kite surfing. Throughout the year, numerous activities are held on the beach including surf and other sport competitions and community events. Dog Beach is a part of Huntington City Beach. This area of the beach is dog friendly and a paradise for dog owners. It is not unusual to see a dog and his owner tandem surfing.

The northern and southern beaches, Bolsa Chica State Beach and Huntington State Beach, respectively, are state parks. Only the central beach, Huntington City Beach, is maintained by the city. The Bolsa Chica State Beach is located across Pacific Coast Highway from the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Bolsa Chica’s surf is mellow and rolling with consistently ride-able waves, making it a perfect place for beginners. Huntington State Beach is very popular with families. More than 600 fire rings are available on the city and state beaches for nightly bonfires, a favorite activity among Huntington Beach locals.

Central Park:

Central Park is one of the largest city parks in Southern California and home to many of the city’s major attractions and a pair of inviting restaurants. Boasting an expansive 354 acres punctuated with mature trees, rolling lawns, and placid lakes, Central Park is the region’s largest and most diverse greenbelts. The park is vegetated with native plants and wildlife. Thick forests encircling the park are supplemented with Australian trees, particularly eucalyptus.

The Huntington Beach Central Library and Cultural Center is located in Central Park, which houses almost a half-million volumes, as well as a theater, gift shop, and fountains. The park is also home to the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, a top class boarding facility that offers horse rentals to the public, with 25 acres of public bridle trails, guided trail rides, and a riding school. The world’s second oldest disc (Frisbee) golf course is available in the park as well and has been touted as the most beautiful course of its kind in Southern California. The Sports Complex, which provides 45-acres of recreation including eight softball fields overlaid with an equal number of soccer fields and seven batting cages, is another popular feature of Central Park. Adventure Playground for kids, the Huntington Beach Playhouse, and the Donald D. Shipley Nature Center, an 18-acre forest that for the past 25 years has remained a wild and natural area for native wildlife, can all be found within Central Park.

Huntington Harbour:

Huntington Harbour offers serenity, abundant wildlife, and calm waters. The Harbour is comprised of five man-made islands bounded by a network of navigable channels and the land surrounding them. The Harbour is home to multi-million dollar homes and serves as a pleasure craft port. This area is very popular for sport fishing, private charters, electric boat rentals, and kayaking. Huntington Harbour is also home to the Annual Cruise of Lights, a series of narrated evening cruises during the winter holidays when the area is decorated with festive decorations and elaborate lights. The County of Orange runs Sunset Marina Park next to Huntington Harbour and is part of Anaheim Bay.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve:

Between Downtown and Huntington Harbour lies a large marshy wetland, much of which is protected within the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. A $110 million restoration of the wetlands was completed in 2006. The Bolsa Chica Wetlands contain numerous trails and scenic routes. The wetlands themselves have recently been connected with the ocean again, in an effort to maintain its previous, unaltered conditions. The Reserve is popular with bird watchers and photographers. Great blue herons and snowy egret stake their majestic place among the nearly 200 species of birds that can be seen at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. The Ecological Reserve also features an Interpretive Center for visitors.

Source:  Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach’s culinary scene is filled with a lively mix of locally and internationally inspired flavors. Farm-to-table dishes, fresh seafood, delectable burgers, mouthwatering tacos, wild flavors, and unique chef presentations all encompass Surf City USA’s foodie scene. 

Source: The Culture Trip

The sea soothes the soul—as does retail therapy. Dotting the Huntington Beach Pier and Main Street are souvenir shops stocking the perfect trinket to take Surf City USA home with you. A blend of California surf shops and both trendy and vintage boutiques for the ladies and the gents throughout downtown perfectly capture our laid-back luxury vibe—with Pacific City and 5th & PCH housing more than a dozen unique shops right along Pacific Coast Highway. Each neighborhood comes outfitted with its very own curated retail hub, like Bella Terraand 5 Points Plaza.

Visit Huntington Beach: Shopping

Huntington Beach bars and lounges are pretty much everywhere you look. With many of them being all within walking distance from Huntington Beach oceanfront resortsdowntown area, and beaches, there are many to chose from to enjoy yourself. The variety of options is just as vast as the times people go to the beach in Surf City USA. There are beachfront loungesbreweriesdistilleriesauthentic bars, loud DJ parties— you name it, you can find it in Huntington Beach. Do it right, and a night out here might just be your best night out anywhere.

Craft breweries, fine dining, bars, live music – no matter what your ideal night looks like, you’ll have plenty of possibilities.

Visit Huntington Beach: Bars & Nightlife

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