Huntington Beach, California has grown from in a century since the city was founded to become one of the most sought after places to live, and to visit. Like thousands who have come to this seaside city of 200,000 residents, you may fall in love and never want to leave, once you visit. HB locals know and love this sandy paradise located in Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego, two of the top tourist attractions in California.

Ideal for weddings, one of the premier beaches, Huntington Beach,  includes 8.5 miles of sandy beaches stretching along the Pacific Ocean that are free for the public to use for outdoor recreation.

Huntington Beach Pier shown in our photo gallery is a popular icon, where tourists love to walk and watch supreme surfing in the ocean below. It is the perfect place to take a photo. When summer comes and the U.S. Open of Surfing occurs each July, the pier is absolutely packed with standing room only on the final surfing Sunday when a winner is chosen.

Huntington Beach California USA is our favorite city and we've dedicated over 10 years to providing information about this destination to help you plan a visit, or relocate to our favorite California beach town. Beach sports, resorts and the old-fashioned Main Street nightlife that's simple, a bit funky and comfortably casual, are part of the California beaches experience that gives this city its unique flavor like no other.

Main Street is the spot to shop and dine. There are hundreds of places within the city and nearby in Huntington Beach, which features warm, sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean, beckoning tourists to play. This safe city has the longest municipal concrete pier in California,  8.5 miles of smooth sand, mild climate all year long and some of the best surfing waves in the United States. With natural beauty reminiscent of the Hawaiian Islands, over 11 million people are drawn each year to this Southern California location.

Annual events in Surf City may include US Open of Surfing, skateboard and BMX competitions, Paintball World Series, 4th of July Parade, Duck-A-Thon and Halloween on Main Street. Those who love being outdoors can experience the waves, ride the skate parks and paths and lay on the sandy beach all year long. Adults, children and teens love to sit along Main Street, too, and dine on delicious foods while watching the parade of swim suits, surf boards and traffic pass through a five block stretch of shops and outdoor cafes. It's a casual place where the only suit you'll need is a swim suit or wet suit. Even the finest restaurants in town do not require neckties. 

Each year in Huntington Beach there are new events from the Downtown HB, plus more sun, more sand and more fun. We've been out there pounding the pavement with our own 2 feet to bring you the best of Huntington Beach in this new Picture Events Calendar. With tons of photos of Huntington Beach to knock you off your socks, we're glad you found us and hope you'll enjoy the beach vibe in this very special place.

Huntington Beach, California features an incredible park system. There are approximately 70 parks that include almost 70 opportunities to hold a picnic or social event. From skate boarding to kayaking, baseball, softball, tennis and soccer to Frisbee golf, the choices are limitless. There's even a beautiful Huntington Beach Sports Complex for large sporting events. See photos and information about Huntington Beach Parks.

Conveniently located near major attractions and theme parks, Disneyland, California Adventure, Knotts Berry Farm, the Catalina Flyer to Catalina Island, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary Ship, Van's Skate Park at The Block and upscale South Coast Plaza Shopping Mall are all close by.

There's a 20-screen stadium-seating theater, Century Theatre in Huntington Beach, a dozen new restaurants, shops and even a catalog made for Huntington Beach residents. With so much happening, we're spinning with delight that things are coming into place for beautiful Huntington Beach.