Huntington Beach
United States · CaliforniaUS
City in California, United States
Huntington Beach is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The city was originally called Pacific City, but it was changed in 1903 to be named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 198,711 as of the 2020 United States census, making it the fourth most populous city in Orange County, the most populous beach city in Orange County, and the seventh most populous city in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles, it is bordered by Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area on the west, the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, by Seal Beach on the northwest, by Westminster on the north, by Fountain Valley on the northeast, by Costa Mesa on the east, and by Newport Beach on the southeast.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 198,711
- Coordinates
- 33.660, -117.999
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 39 m
Overview of Huntington Beach
Located in California, United States, Huntington Beach is best described as a compact city. The headcount is close to 198,711. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include water sports, nature and sports.
Things to do in Huntington Beach
Water Sports in Huntington Beach
(2)Water Sports lovers get Bodyboard and Surf. It is a direct read of Huntington Beach's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Huntington Beach
(1)Looking for nature? Huntington Beach has Beaches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Huntington Beach.
Sports in Huntington Beach
(1)Sports in Huntington Beach covers Skateboard. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Huntington Beach.
Best time to visit Huntington Beach
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Huntington Beach is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Huntington Beach that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Huntington Beach known for?
- Huntington Beach is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and sports, set in California, United States with around 198,711 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Huntington Beach?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Surf, Beaches and Skateboard in Huntington Beach. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Huntington Beach?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Huntington Beach located?
- Administratively, Huntington Beach sits in California, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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