June is the time when tourism picks up and downtown Huntington Beach, a five block stretch of businesses, shops, and mixed residential /commercial living, blossoms with activity. From the shops to the library and art center, you'll find plenty of ways to spend your time, but dining is by far one of the most popular activities. In fact, it's the one thing that continues to drive revenue after the sun goes down.

While the breakfast crowd is more quiet, things begin to pick up by lunch and dinner, then, after around 9 p.m. at night the club atmosphere takes over. You'll find some action on the sidewalks during that time, but most the outdoor cafes find their liveliest crowds during the day. With Irish, Mediterranean, Italian, American, Pizza, Seafood, Thai, Sushi, BBQ and Mexican, the menus are varied and generally affordable. Restaurant names include Beach Pit BBQ, Avila's El Ranchito, Spiral Sushi, Longboard Pub, Gallagher's, Killarney, BJ's Pizza, Coach's, Sugar Shack, No Ka Oi, Sharkeez, and more!

Prices on a meal outdoors can range from a few dollars to up to $50 for the works, with cocktails and a view of the entertaining crowd that passes by on Main.