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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 features a bicycle trail, and popular activities include surfing, skating and surf fishing. 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.
There is no camping at this beach.
Operating Hours & Contact
The park is open from 6am to 10pm, Monday - Sunday. Gates close at 9pm.
Telephone: 714-536-1454
The park is open from 6am to 10pm, Monday - Sunday. Gates close at 9pm.
Telephone: 714-536-1454
Accessible Features
Trails
An accessible, paved multi-use beachfront trail extends the length of the park (about 1 mile) and then on to nearby Bolsa Chica SB for about another 8 miles. Trailhead, mostly accessible parking and accessible restroom are at the south end of park. Accessible entry available from any day use lot.
Beach/Shore Access
Huntington Beach has four wide, paved paths departing from various areas of the multi-use trail that lead to the beach at about high tide level. They are accessible, but include some slopes at the beach end. Two paths at the south end of the beach lead toward the beach and are mostly accessible. Shade structures with accessible features are available at the foot of both Newland Street and Brookhurst Street. Designated accessible parking and restrooms are near these areas.
A Beach Wheelchair is available at Magnolia Kiosk for visitors to use to get beyond these ramps. Call (714) 536-1454 for information. Restrooms are accessible.
Trails
An accessible, paved multi-use beachfront trail extends the length of the park (about 1 mile) and then on to nearby Bolsa Chica SB for about another 8 miles. Trailhead, mostly accessible parking and accessible restroom are at the south end of park. Accessible entry available from any day use lot.
Beach/Shore Access
Huntington Beach has four wide, paved paths departing from various areas of the multi-use trail that lead to the beach at about high tide level. They are accessible, but include some slopes at the beach end. Two paths at the south end of the beach lead toward the beach and are mostly accessible. Shade structures with accessible features are available at the foot of both Newland Street and Brookhurst Street. Designated accessible parking and restrooms are near these areas.
A Beach Wheelchair is available at Magnolia Kiosk for visitors to use to get beyond these ramps. Call (714) 536-1454 for information. Restrooms are accessible.
Getting There
The beach is located opposite Magnolia Avenue on Pacific Coast Highway.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
The beach is located opposite Magnolia Avenue on Pacific Coast Highway.
The Day Use Annual Pass is accepted at this park.
Fees
$15 per vehicle (9 persons or less per vehicle)
Seniors: (62+) $14 per vehicle
Buses
10-24 passengers: $50
25+ passengers: $100
$15 per vehicle (9 persons or less per vehicle)
Seniors: (62+) $14 per vehicle
Buses
10-24 passengers: $50
25+ passengers: $100
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Huntington State Beach
Hike beside the famous broad beaches of Huntington on this easy, flat, paved multi-use trail.
Hike beside the famous broad beaches of Huntington on this easy, flat, paved multi-use trail.
Easy
4.1 mi/
6.6 km
6.6 km
Guides
Hike beside the famous broad beaches of Huntington on this easy, flat, paved multi-use trail.
Community Trips
Huntington Beach is normally crowded in the warm summer months, but it was practically deserted on this November weekend. An easy but scenic walk.
--------------------------------This Mountain biking trip was created with the REI Bike Your Drive App:Trip Carbon Reduction: 1.45 lbsTrip Calories Burned: 12 CTrip Dollars Saved: $0.20Cumulative Distance Ridden: 1.01 milesCumulative Carbon Reduction: 1.45 lbsCumulative Calories Burned: 12 CTotal Dollars Saved: $0.20
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