Beginning less than one block from the beach, this Mediterranean-style shopping area is definitely the place to come for cutting-edge surf and skate wear and related accessories and equipment. Be sure to check out Huntington Surf & Sport (HSS) and Jack's Surfboards, two of downtown's largest retailers specially dedicated to all that is surfing and skating, including boards, wetsuits, clothing and more. Both are located along Main Street just across from the Huntington Beach Pier.
And, if it's the latest in bathing suits you‚ are seeking, you have definitely come to the right place. Shops like Diane's and Merrilee's are devoted to swimwear and accessories (cover-ups, T-shirts, sunglasses, shorts, sarongs, sandals). Of note is that bathing suit tops and bottoms can be mixed and matched, so no matter what your size, you can customize your look! Trendy fashions and vintage clothing for the younger or young at heart are sold at many boutiques along Main Street.
Parking in Downtown Huntington Beach is plentiful with on-street metered parking available for $1.50/hr, and there are several public parking garages.