Food Scene
There are 3 Starbucks within walking distance of the house. This one at Beach and Garfield has a drive through. The next closest one is at Beach Blvd. and Atlanta. There is also one on Main Street close to all the great dining options.
19 locals recommend
Starbucks
221 Main StThere are 3 Starbucks within walking distance of the house. This one at Beach and Garfield has a drive through. The next closest one is at Beach Blvd. and Atlanta. There is also one on Main Street close to all the great dining options.
Best Thai food in Huntington Beach. Great option for lunch as they include soup and salad with your main entree for less than $15. 5 minute walk from the house.
13 locals recommend
Silk Thai Cuisine
19690 Beach BlvdBest Thai food in Huntington Beach. Great option for lunch as they include soup and salad with your main entree for less than $15. 5 minute walk from the house.
Lovely bar, outdoor dining and classic European food. Chef Dino has two restaurants that are highly rated nearby - Capone's and The Black Trumpet - Perfect date night spot or cocktails and dinner. Note: the more upscale restaurants are closed on Mondays.
18 locals recommend
Capone's Italian Cucina
19688 Beach BlvdLovely bar, outdoor dining and classic European food. Chef Dino has two restaurants that are highly rated nearby - Capone's and The Black Trumpet - Perfect date night spot or cocktails and dinner. Note: the more upscale restaurants are closed on Mondays.
Duke's has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and sunsets. The style is classic Hawaiian with surfboards and koa wood everywhere. Excellent seafood, steaks and cocktails. Brunch served on weekends. Reservations are recommended.
79 locals recommend
Duke's Huntington Beach
317 Pacific Coast HwyDuke's has amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and sunsets. The style is classic Hawaiian with surfboards and koa wood everywhere. Excellent seafood, steaks and cocktails. Brunch served on weekends. Reservations are recommended.
Iconic Main street breakfast/brunch/lunch location known from the beach genre of music in the 1960's. Great range of food choices for adults and kids but can be packed on weekends. Front patio seating right on Main street or back patio for when the place overflows. I love the food here but I would recommend grabbing a Starbucks a few doors down to help with the wait and replace the old school coffee if that is not your thing.
61 locals recommend
Sugar Shack Cafe
213 Main StIconic Main street breakfast/brunch/lunch location known from the beach genre of music in the 1960's. Great range of food choices for adults and kids but can be packed on weekends. Front patio seating right on Main street or back patio for when the place overflows. I love the food here but I would recommend grabbing a Starbucks a few doors down to help with the wait and replace the old school coffee if that is not your thing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go to the rooftop bar in the newly opened "Tower 2" for gorgeous views of sunsets over the Pacific. The highest rooftop deck in Huntington Beach offers views from Newport Beach to the Queen Mary in Long Beach and west to Catalina Island.
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
21100 California 1Go to the rooftop bar in the newly opened "Tower 2" for gorgeous views of sunsets over the Pacific. The highest rooftop deck in Huntington Beach offers views from Newport Beach to the Queen Mary in Long Beach and west to Catalina Island.
While I don't recommend this venue for food or to go alone, it's a great place to go on Thursday, Friday or Saturday night for live bands(no cover charge), dancing and pool tables. Although it is very Western themed, the genre of band ranges from country to rock to a Beatles cover band. It's within walking distance straight down beach but I recommend you take an Uber home if you have been drinking. Great for groups who can take advantage of their large booths overlooking the dance floor.
9 locals recommend
Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill
21094 Beach BlvdWhile I don't recommend this venue for food or to go alone, it's a great place to go on Thursday, Friday or Saturday night for live bands(no cover charge), dancing and pool tables. Although it is very Western themed, the genre of band ranges from country to rock to a Beatles cover band. It's within walking distance straight down beach but I recommend you take an Uber home if you have been drinking. Great for groups who can take advantage of their large booths overlooking the dance floor.
There is a group of restaurants called Sea Legs and Sea Salt on the beach that offer great food and extensive wine collections. Excellent happy hours from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays and brunch and day long happy hours on weekends.
12 locals recommend
SeaLegs Wine Bar
21022 Beach BlvdThere is a group of restaurants called Sea Legs and Sea Salt on the beach that offer great food and extensive wine collections. Excellent happy hours from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays and brunch and day long happy hours on weekends.
Parks & Nature
Located in the beautiful Bolsa Chica Wetlands along the Pacific Coast Highway - this local treasure is filled with wildlife and easy hiking trails(3-5 miles). Great for bird watching and relaxing with amazing views of the Pacific. Best of all, it's free.
19 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Brightwater Trailhead
Located in the beautiful Bolsa Chica Wetlands along the Pacific Coast Highway - this local treasure is filled with wildlife and easy hiking trails(3-5 miles). Great for bird watching and relaxing with amazing views of the Pacific. Best of all, it's free.
Shopping
Beautiful shopping, dining, services coastal marketplace that is right on Pacific Coast Highway. Includes nice restaurants like Blue Gold, The Bungalow, Lemonade with Barbeque, Mexican, French, Seafood and gourmet ice creams and coffees. Shopping includes H&M and Sephora. There are also Hair Blowout bars, salons, nail places and an Equinox gym. On the back corner there is a boutique for Dogs - treats, grooming, playrooms.
213 locals recommend
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyBeautiful shopping, dining, services coastal marketplace that is right on Pacific Coast Highway. Includes nice restaurants like Blue Gold, The Bungalow, Lemonade with Barbeque, Mexican, French, Seafood and gourmet ice creams and coffees. Shopping includes H&M and Sephora. There are also Hair Blowout bars, salons, nail places and an Equinox gym. On the back corner there is a boutique for Dogs - treats, grooming, playrooms.
Glamorous shopping mecca with amazing restaurants(The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Maggianos), large department store's(Macys, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue) and boutique stores(Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Armani, Cartier, Prada, Coach, Tods, Tiffany, Kate Spade). During the holidays, the decorations are spectacular and throughout the year their is a beautiful carrousel in the center courtyard.
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StGlamorous shopping mecca with amazing restaurants(The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Maggianos), large department store's(Macys, Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue) and boutique stores(Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Armani, Cartier, Prada, Coach, Tods, Tiffany, Kate Spade). During the holidays, the decorations are spectacular and throughout the year their is a beautiful carrousel in the center courtyard.
Essentials
Newland Center features the historic Newland House - and lot's of shopping, services and dining. Mother's is known for it's healthy, organic and mostly vegetarian foods and juice bar. Lot's of healthy choices and very eclectic. There is also mail services, banking(Wells Fargo), Albertson's grocery, dentists and an Urgent Care medical center.
96 locals recommend
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdNewland Center features the historic Newland House - and lot's of shopping, services and dining. Mother's is known for it's healthy, organic and mostly vegetarian foods and juice bar. Lot's of healthy choices and very eclectic. There is also mail services, banking(Wells Fargo), Albertson's grocery, dentists and an Urgent Care medical center.
My favorite Yoga studio featuring Vinyasa yoga. Ask me for a Xenrez invite if you would like to do a drop in class for as little as $13-$15 less $10 for first time users. Favorite classes are Friday and Saturday late afternoon at 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. between the beach and an evening out on the town.
Yoga Shakti
19730 Beach BlvdMy favorite Yoga studio featuring Vinyasa yoga. Ask me for a Xenrez invite if you would like to do a drop in class for as little as $13-$15 less $10 for first time users. Favorite classes are Friday and Saturday late afternoon at 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. between the beach and an evening out on the town.
Getting Around
Very affordable chain car rental. They have a pick up and drop off service but it usually ends at 3:30 p.m. They are closed on Sundays. Rental cars starting from $15 a day.
10 locals recommend
Hertz Car Rental
2706 S Harbor BlvdVery affordable chain car rental. They have a pick up and drop off service but it usually ends at 3:30 p.m. They are closed on Sundays. Rental cars starting from $15 a day.
Entertainment & Activities
The Hyatt Regency resort and spa is very close to our location. It is a true resort with multiple pools, convention center, places for weddings, restaurants, night clubs and a world class spa. Please be aware that all parking at this resort is via the valet but can be validated if you are attending an event or visiting one of their many dining, shopping or spa venues.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
21500 Pacific Coast HwyThe Hyatt Regency resort and spa is very close to our location. It is a true resort with multiple pools, convention center, places for weddings, restaurants, night clubs and a world class spa. Please be aware that all parking at this resort is via the valet but can be validated if you are attending an event or visiting one of their many dining, shopping or spa venues.