Bicycling
Huntington Beach is your bicycling destination if you enjoy scenic paths that are both safe and beautiful. An 8.5-mile paved path spans the entire length of the Surf City USA® beach areas. The path runs parallel to Pacific Coast Highway between Warner Avenue to Sunset Beach all the way to the Santa Ana River bordering Newport Beach, with a clear view of the Pacific Ocean the entire length. It offers a first-class bicycling experience with plenty of room to accommodate traffic during the summer months.
To venture into Newport Beach, cross the bridge over the Santa Ana River and turn right on Orange Street. Follow the route in between rows of duplexes for about a mile until it dead ends on West Oceanfront. The trail then moves out along the beach again, passing Newport Pier all the way to Balboa Pier and Peninsula Park. This route can be crowded, particularly during the summer months, so morning is usually the best time to go.
Bicycling enthusiasts also love the Santa Ana River Trail. The route begins at Huntington State Beach, passes under the Santa Ana River Bridge and continues 30 miles east along the Santa Ana River. The journey ends near the Prado Dam in Corona. Generally, this route is not crowded.
Get your bike at nearby hotels in Huntington Beach or from one of the many beach concessions that are available. Near the pier, Dwight's offers bicycles, tandem bikes and children's bikes, and Zack's offers bicycles, tandem bikes, buggies and surreys.
At Huntington State Beach, Wheel Fun Rentals offers several locations with bicycles; single- and double surreys; cruiser bikes; kids bikes; scooters and much more.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) provides bus service to nearly any bike destination you're willing to peddle from. Most buses have bike racks located in the front. For more detailed information or a customer service center to answer your questions, call 714-636-RIDE or visit www.octa.net.
Directions
Bicycle rentals near the Huntington Beach Pier are located at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street.