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Huntington State Beach
4.7★ · 9,111 Google ratings · Huntington Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · paid
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.1 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Good · 3% of 103 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Huntington State Beach
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1Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit on weekday mornings for calm conditions
Weekday mornings offer the smallest crowds and quietest atmosphere for relaxed beach time.
Arrive before 10am for fire pits
Fire pits are first-come, first-served and typically claimed by mid-morning on weekends.
Bring a sand wagon or wheeled cooler
The walk from parking to water is long and sandy, making a regular cooler difficult to transport.
Parking costs $15 to $20, card only
Daily parking is $15 weekdays and $20 weekends, and the lot accepts only plastic payment, not cash.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:47 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:44 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:28 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646, United States
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Huntington State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Huntington State Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Huntington State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Huntington State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
