Huntington State Beach
- Address
- 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
- Hours
- 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; gates close 9 p.m.
- Day use
- $15; $20 summer weekends
- Lifeguards
- Year-round patrols
- Surfing
- Fishing
- Wildlife & birding
- Fire rings
- Lifeguards
- Accessible
- Restrooms
About this beach
Huntington State Beach is a 121-acre State Parks beach at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, west of Magnolia Avenue. Its swells come from the south and west, so surfing is good year-round.
Fire rings and fishing
Fire rings are open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., first come, first served; bonfires are allowed only in the State Parks rings. Surf fishing is allowed when no swimmers are nearby, for perch, corbina, croaker and cabezon, with a California fishing license.
Safety
Lifeguards patrol year-round, and towers are staffed roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day. Rip currents here can be extremely dangerous.
Wildlife
The south end, between Talbert Channel and the Santa Ana River, is a nesting sanctuary for California least terns and western snowy plovers. Stay out of it.
Rules
Pets aren't allowed on the sand or in the water; leashed pets are OK on the bike trail and in the lots. No alcohol without a special event permit.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The entrance is off Pacific Coast Highway west of Magnolia Avenue, at 21601 Pacific Coast Highway.
Paying
Pay a park aide at the entrance kiosk. The park is cashless. The entrance closes when the lots are full and reopens as spaces free up.
Bike trail
A paved, accessible 8.5-mile beachside trail runs to Bolsa Chica State Beach.
- Dogs
- Trail and lots only
- Phone
- (714) 536-1454
What's here
Fire rings
Fire rings open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., first come, first served
Surfing
South and west swells, good year-round
Fishing
Surf fishing for perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon
Lifeguards
Year-round lifeguard patrols
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms and outdoor showers
Wildlife
Least tern and snowy plover nesting sanctuary
Accessible
Beach wheelchair to borrow; accessible bike trail
Rules & official resources
- Bonfires only within State Parks designated fire ringsparks.ca.gov ↗
- Pets not allowed on the sand or in the water; leashed (6 ft max) on the bike trail and in parking lotsparks.ca.gov ↗
- Alcohol prohibited unless approved through a special events permitparks.ca.gov ↗
- No trespassing in the least tern and snowy plover reserve at the south endparks.ca.gov ↗
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