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Sunset County Beach
4.7★ · 66 Google ratings · Huntington Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 125 yd away · about 16 spaces · free
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 1% of 130 over the limit · 2025
Map of Sunset County Beach
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1Parking125 yd from the listing2Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2018–2026
Come for sunset viewing
The beach is recognized as an excellent sunset spot with clear views across multiple harbors and landmarks.
Expect free parking off PCH
All parking is free and located just off Highway 1, a rarity among Southern California beaches.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Weekday visits offer nearly empty beaches with abundant parking, while weekend crowds make parking extremely difficult.
Watch for stingray activity
At least one visitor reported a stingray sting, so shuffle your feet or ask lifeguards about recent activity.
Arrive early for parking spots
Reviewers recommend getting there early in the morning to secure a good parking space.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 07:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:21 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:38 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Huntington Beach, CA 92649
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 190 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sunset County Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset County Beach?
190 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sunset County Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
