| Huntington State Beach is a
popular beach that extends two miles from Beach
Boulevard in Huntington Beach, California south
to the Santa Ana River on the Newport Beach
boundary.
The park also features a
bicycle
trail. Surfing, skating and surf fishing are
also popular. The beach has
fire rings for
bonfires (shown in photo) and is south of the
pier, with concessions and rentals from Zack's
(see link on left). There's a basketball court
for one game near the concessions, a new
entrance near City Beach Parking lot and the
construction of the new Hyatt Regency Huntington
Beach Hotel and Resort across the street
-diagonally. Huntington State Beach
parking fees $15.
Call the Huntington State Beach phone numbers
listed below for prices.
Across from the beach is the
114-acre Huntington Beach Wetlands, operated by
the Department of Fish and Game. Huntington
State Beach is the site of a nesting sanctuary
for the California least tern, a rare and
endangered species. The beach is also sanctuary
for the threatened snowy plover.
Huntington Beach has four wide, paved paths
departing from various areas of the multi-use
trail that lead to the beach at about high tide
level. They are accessible, but include some
slopes at the beach end. Two paths at the south
end of the beach lead toward the beach and are
mostly accessible. Shade structures with
accessible features are available at the foot of
both Newland Street and Brookhurst Street.
Designated accessible parking and restrooms are
near these areas. A Beach Wheelchair is
available at Magnolia Kiosk for visitors to use
to get beyond these ramps. Restrooms are
accessible. |
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An
accessible, paved multi-use beachfront trail
extends the length of the park (about 1 mile)
and then on to nearby Bolsa Chica SB for about
another 8 miles. Trailhead, mostly accessible
parking and accessible restroom are at the south
end of park. Accessible entry available from any
day use lot. Location-Directions The beach
is located opposite Magnolia Avenue on Pacific
Coast Highway.
Information Telephone: 714-536-1454 /
Special
Events and Group Picnic Reservations:
714-377-9422 |
