Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. Your inner history buff will appreciate Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens and Saddleback Church. Get outdoors at San Clemente State Beach and Pacific Marine Mammal Center. Get out of town with these interesting Huntington Beach side-trips: San Clemente (San Clemente Public Library, Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, & more), Laguna Beach (Brown's Park, Wood's Cove, & more) and Dana Point (Pines Park, Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, & more). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Sherman Library & Gardens, kick back and relax at Corona Del Mar State Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Seal Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.
To see where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Huntington Beach trip planner .
Los Angeles to Huntington Beach is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 81°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.