Lifestyle
Huntington Beach, the way locals actually live it.
Justin grew up here and still plays shows around town. These guides are the real local read on the beaches, the food, and the weekends, not a tourist brochure.
The beaches
A local's guide to the Huntington Beach beaches.
Nine and a half miles of sand, and each stretch is good for a different thing. Here's which beach is for what.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Huntington Beach, from a local.
Oceanfront by the pier, breakfast and tacos on Main Street, the Lot 579 food hall, and the live-music nights. Here's where to eat.
Things to do
Things to do in Huntington Beach.
Surf at dawn, walk the pier, ride the strand, paddle the harbor, end on Main Street. Here's how a local fills a weekend.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Huntington Beach, from a local.
Oceanfront resort, boutique-and-dog-friendly at the pier, big family pools, or a retro motel across from the sand. Here's how to pick.
Board & bike rentals
Where to rent surfboards, bikes, and skateboards in Huntington Beach.
Surfboards on the sand, beach cruisers on the boardwalk, e-bikes for the whole family, and skateboards for the kids. Here's where, and the vibe of each.
Thinking about the move?
Get the local read before you relocate.
If you're weighing a move to Huntington Beach, Craig and Justin can match the neighborhood to how you actually want to live.