Huntington SB

Huntington State Beach is the site of a nesting sanctuary for the California least tern, a rare and endangered species. The beach is also sanctuary for the threatened snowy plover. The park also features a bicycle trail. Surfing, skating and surf fishing are also popular. The park has fire rings for bonfires.

This popular beach extends two miles from Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach south to the Santa Ana River on the Newport Beach boundary.

Across from the beach is the 114-acre Huntington Beach Wetlands, operated by the Department of Fish and Game.

Location-Directions

The beach is located opposite Magnolia Avenue on Pacific Coast Highway.

Lifeguard Service

Lifeguard Services at Huntington State Beach are provided by the California State Parks Lifeguard Service. Lifeguards patrol the beach year round while lifeguard towers are staffed roughly from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

SEASONAL FEES

Summer Season Day Use Fees

Day Use (Mon-Thurs) $10.00
Day Use (Fri-Sat) $15.00
Senior Day Use (Mon-Thurs) $9.00
Senior Day Use (Fri-Sat) $14.00
Disabled Day Use (Mon-Thurs) $5.00
Disabled Day Use (Fri-Sat) $7.50

Oversize Vehicle Rates:

Day Use (Mon-Thurs) $20.00
Day Use (Fri-Sat) $30.00
Senior Day Use (Mon-Thurs) $18.00
Senior Day Use (Fri-Sat) $28.00
Disabled Day Use (Mon-Thurs) $15.00
Disabled Day Use (Fri-Sat) $22.50

Golden Bear, Limited Use Golden Bear and Annual Pass prices remain unaffected.


Off Season is from October 1st through March 31st

Day Use: $10.00
Senior Day Use: $9.00
Disabled Day Use: $5.00

Oversize Vehicle Rates:

OSV Day Use: $20.00
OSV Senior Day Use: $18.00
OSV Disabled Day Use: $15.00

Golden Bear, Limited Use Golden Bear and Annual Pass prices remain unaffected.

CURRENT EVENTS:

Grunion Run
Saturday, June 8 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bolsa Chica Lifeguard Headquarters
Come meet the grunion in this open run! You must have a fishing license in order to catch the grunion. Meet at the Lifeguard Headquarters for a presentation and then head out onto the sand. Bring your flashlights and warm clothes. You must be in the beach before 9 pm, as the gates will close at this time for parking. Please RSVP to ensure availability. For more info SEE FLYER & to RSVP: melanie.launius@parks.ca.gov or 714-377-9073

Grunion Run
Monday, July 22 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Bolsa Chica Lifeguard Headquarters
Come meet the grunion in this open run! You must have a fishing license in order to catch the grunion. Meet at the Lifeguard Headquarters for a presentation and then head out onto the sand. Bring your flashlights and warm clothes. You must be in the beach before 9 pm, as the gates will close at this time for parking. Please RSVP to ensure availability. For more info SEE FLYER & to RSVP: melanie.launius@parks.ca.gov or 714-377-9073

Grunion Run
Tuesday, August 20 9:15 pm – 11:15 pm
Bolsa Chica Lifeguard Headquarters
Come meet the grunion in this open run! You must have a fishing license in order to catch the grunion. Meet at the Lifeguard Headquarters for a presentation and then head out onto the sand. Bring your flashlights and warm clothes. You must be in the beach before 9 pm, as the gates will close at this time for parking. Please RSVP to ensure availability. For more info SEE FLYER & to RSVP: melanie.launius@parks.ca.gov or 714-377-9073