Join the fun on Downtown Main Street, Huntington Beach

Tuesday nights  from 5 - 9 p.m.  Enjoy an evening stroll through the street fair that features a certified farmer's market, live entertainment, bounce houses, trains, balloon artists, sidewalk sales, and outdoor grilling. The farmer's market offers roasted peanuts, kettle corn, organic veggies/fruits, fresh cut flowers, cookies, spices, organic olive oil, and more. Live entertainers will perform with various acts that may include twin tap dancing brothers, break dancing group, Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole impressionists, and a rock flamenco guitarist duet. Make a night of it and grab dinner at a downtown Huntington Beach eatery and shop at our local stores. The City Parking Garage offers two hours of free parking from 4:00- 8:30 p.m.

This museum offers changing exhibits on surf history and culture as well as the World's Largest Surboard. The International Surfing Museum is a non-profit, 501 museum in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California. The museum's goal is to preserve the history of the surfing culture throughout the globe. It is dedicated to Duke Kahanamoku, who is generally regarded as the person who popularized the modern sport of surfing.  Check website for hours

411 Olive Ave.
714-960-3483

SurfingMuseum.org

The Art Center is a community arts and cultural center serving Huntington Beach and the Southern California region, presenting the works of artists producing in all media types.

538 Main St.

714-374-1650

HuntingtonBeachArtCenter.org

Featuring handprints, footprints and signatures of legendary surfers in the plaza in front of Huntington Surf & Sport

300 Pacific Coast Hwy.

HssSurf.com/shof

Featuring granite stone plaques that honor surfing notables in front of Jack's Surfboards

101 Main St.

SurfingWalkofFame.com

Located at  Beach & Adams it is the oldest residence built in the city of Huntington Beach in 1898 and is maintained by the Huntington Beach Historical Society for all to see. Read more about it or look in to taking a tour here.

Besides the various shopping centers all around town, we have a few notible destinations.

5th & PCH: Across from the beach, experience a bevy of retailers, eateries as wll as the  Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel. 5thandpch.com

Pacific City:  Situated right on Pacific Coast Highway with unobstructed beach views, Surf City USA's newest shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination

5 Points Plaza:  Offering the perfect mix of style, convenience, and value. A Surf City favorite since 1961.  5pointsplaza.com

Bella Terra:  a great shopping venue as well as a great place to hang out, catch some live music or just people watch. .bellaterra-hb.com

Old World Village: A touch of old Europe - a shopping, dining and entertainment center, built in the image of a Bavarian village. 

Every Friday afternoon and most summer weekends, you can find Art-A-Faire down at the Promenade at the Pier, highlighting local artists as well as a great Farmer's Market

Of course we must have info on surfing (and more) in Huntington Beach! 

-  Our own resident surf legend, Corky Carroll  has a surf school - the only surf school to use real surfboards!

- ZACK'Sright next to the Pier offers both lessons and rentals of boards as well as bikes, etc

- Jr. Lifeguardsoffer a Surf Camp

- Bruce Jones Surfboardsin Sunset Beach offers board rentals

- And for the girls, we have HB Wahinewith private lessons to surf camps

-  How about renting a kayak or stand up Paddle board?  Right in Sunset Beach (as soon as you cross over the HB border on PCH north), you will find rentals (also available for purchase).  Your can spend some time kayaking all through Huntington Harbor.  Makes for a great afternoon.  

We have some great parks here in Huntington Beach including Central Park where you can roam at you leisure.  Plus:

-  Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area located in Huntington Beach, California. Situated within Huntington Central Park, the nature center is not only a sanctuary for the local wildlife, but it is also a haven for the residents and visitors of Orange County.  

-  Enjoy a nature walk.  The Bolsa Chica Wetlands has some enjoyable trails. Do some bird watching. Visit the Interpretive Center at 3842 Warner (at PCH). Learn how you can help the wetlands:  714-846-1114

- The Urban Forest in Huntington Central Park is a passive park featuring California native plants and trees, and low water flora. Tere are wide walking trails in and around the fenced area and several benches for the public’s comfort and enjoyment while observing the natural features of the park and the surrounding area, including the mountain vistas and equestrian trails.

- Check out the Norma Gibbs Butterfly Parkon Graham, between Warner and Heil, this park is a winter home (November to March) for the rare Monarch Butterfly, located in a peaceful eucalyptus grove. A mini escape from the city.

- Did you know we have a Equestrian Centerright here in HB??  Where they offer horse play rentals, boarding, training, equestrian shows, horse shows, and more. Plus they have a beautiful area set up for rental for weddings, etc.

- Have dogs? Check out our local Dog Beach, where you can splash around in the water with your 4-legged friends.

- Golf anyone?  We have two courses here in HB to enjoy. Meadowlark Golf Club   at 16782 Graham St, and The Huntington Club   at 6501 Palm Ave.  There are often events going on at both courses to enjoy.

Our own visitors bureau, Visit Huntington Beach has a wealth of additional information about our city - more ideas here.  

You can also download your Free Visitors Guide.