HB Locals Only · Best of HB
Where we actually take our families, our friends from out of town, and ourselves on a day off. Real local picks, with parking notes and insider tips, not a tourist list.
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Best parks & playgrounds
The HB parks and playgrounds locals actually take their kids to, ranked.
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Best fish tacos
Where a born-and-raised HB local actually goes for fish tacos, ranked by area.
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Best surf spots
Where locals actually paddle out in Surf City USA, ranked, with parking and etiquette.
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Best breakfast
Sugar Shack, and where to go when the line's out the door. A local's real breakfast rotation.
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Best coffee
Where to find good coffee in Huntington Beach, mapped by area and what each one's good for.
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Best kids fishing spots
The HB spots where a kid can catch something before the attention span runs out, ranked by a local who learned here.
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Best sandwiches
Sessions, Mendocino Farms, John's Philly, Beach Hut, and more, ranked by a local who eats them.
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Best breweries
Where to find good local beer in Huntington Beach, mapped by area and what each pocket is good for.
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Best hikes & trails
Where to walk, hike, and run in Huntington Beach, from the wetlands to the bluffs to the beach itself.
New to the area?
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