Downtown Huntington Beach 

In the heart of Huntington Beach, stroll on the iconic Huntington Pier or choose from exciting dining and shopping options on Main Street, 5th & PCH, and Pacific City. 

• Places to eat & drink 
• Nightlife
• Things to do
• Farmers Market
• Places to shop
• Places to stay
• Parking 
• Huntington Beach Downtown Walking Tour

Places to eat in Downtown Huntington Beach

Downtown Huntington serves up a variety of food. From Mexican, seafood, Italian, and more. Here's the downtown Huntington Beach dining guide. 

Places to eat at Pacific City 

Pacific City features an array of oceanfront dining options. To outdoor patio dining, lounges and a food dining hall, there's something for everyone. 

Nightlife in Downtown Huntington Beach 

When the sun sets in Surf City USA, the good times continue to roll.

Places to Stay in Downtown Huntington Beach 

Dotting Pacific Coast Highway are luxury resorts and affordable hotels in Huntington Beach, California.

• Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
• Kimpton Shorebreak Resort
• Paséa Hotel & Spa
• Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa

Oceanfront Inns & Motels

• Huntington Surf Inn
• Sun 'n Sands Motel

Activities and Gear Rentals in Downtown Huntington Beach 

Surfing Lessons

WSL Pro: Ted Navarro Hurley Surf Club- Learn how to surf with a professional surfer in Surf City USA. It is the ultimate surf experience that includes photos and video coverage. You'll learn about the surf culture, surf break and swell that all make up the sport of surfing. 

HB Surf School- Sponsored by Hurley and Huntington Surf & Sport, the HB Surf School is run by former surf pro and surf coach Bill Sharp, who has more than 30 years of coaching experience. They offer private lessons, junior/beginner lessons, adult lessons, and camps year-round. 

Clint Carroll Surf School- Offers private and semi-private lessons for all ages, with private, semi-private, and group lessons including beginners and intermediate. 

Zack's Surf School- Located just steps away from the Huntington Beach Pier. They offer private and group lessons with all the surf equipment included.

Toes on the Nose- Located in the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa. They offer beach rentals, surf lessons, adventure packages such as the Sunset Bonfire with S'mores package and a beach butler service. 

Farmers Market in Downtown Huntington Beach 

The Surf City Nights Certified Farmers Market takes place every Tuesday on Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach from 5-9 p.m. The first three blocks of Main Street close to traffic and open to local farmers and artisans offering seasonal fruits and vegetables—organic and non-organic—fresh-cut flowers, local honey, gourmet salt, olive oils and vinegars, baked goods, dried fruit and nuts, and more. Food vendors serve up savory and sweet eats for dinner and dessert, while others offer artworks, clothing, jewelry, potted plants, and more. As a bonus, the family-friendly Surf City Nights Street Fair happens same time, same place, and always makes for an entertaining evening with live music and games for the kids.

Places to shop in Downtown Huntington Beach 

With Jack's Surfboards on one corner and Huntington Surf & Sport on the other, Main Street is the best place to find surf fashions and gear. Get your cool on at American Vintage or 1 Look Vintage for jeans, rocker tees, retro dresses and boots. Model Citizen and Diane's Beachwear have swim and festival looks that work from morning waves to evening beach bonfires. If you're looking for beach sarong, hats and trinkets, head over to Beach Island. 

5th & PCH in Huntington Beach has stylish boutiques, surfer shops, and stores that offer various styles for all. Pick up the latest fashion for men and women at Forever 21 with some killer deals. Or snag a fashionable swimsuit at Jolyn's and Merrilee’s Swimwear. For surfboards, swimsuits and surf wear, check out Rip Curl. 

Shopping with an oceanfront view--what's better than that? Pacific City is the newest shopping center in Huntington Beach with over 20 shops and endless ocean views. Brandy Melville, Urban Outfitters, Free People, H&M, Tommy Bahama, VISSLA, West of Camden, Stitch & Feather, Smocking Birds Baby & Children's Boutique, Seafolly, Francesca's, and Linksoul Lab have the latest head-to-toe fashions. Take home beach-inspired gifts, jewelry, and home decor from The Plantation, upscale salvage and architectural find from Heirlooms and Hardware, CherryHills Market, and eco-conscious clothing and homewares from Cariloha. 

Parking in Downtown Huntington Beach 

5th & PCH Structure

Location:
146 6th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

• Sept. 15 - May 15

  • $2 per hour for first 2 hours, $2 for every 20 min. after

  • $18 daily max

• May 16 - Sept. 14

  • $2 per hour for first 2 hours, $3 for every 20 min. after

  • $20 daily max

Main Promenade Structure 

Location:
200 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

• FREE first 30 minutes

• $1 per hour for first 2 hours, $1 for every 20 min. after

• Memorial Day - Labor Day: $17 daily max

• Non-peak season: $15 daily max

• Evening rate (after 9 p.m.): $5

​Metered Parking

Location: 5^th Street, Main Street, 1^st-3^rd Street 

Price: $1.50 per hour (2 hours max)

BEACH PARKING

Municipal Parking Lot

Location: South of the Huntington Beach Pier, on the side of Pacific Coast Highway adjacent to the beach.
(Enter at First Street, Huntington Street, and Beach Boulevard.)

• Day rate: $15
• Annual Beach Parking Pass: $150
• Annual Senior Citizen Parking Pass: $75

More information on annual beach parking passes here.

Pier Plaza Parking Lot

Location: Lots on both sides of the Huntington Beach Pier.

• May - Sept.: $1.75 per hour
• Oct. - April: $1.50 per hour
• Daily max: $15

PACIFIC CITY Parking

Location:
21010 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Self-Parking Rates

*Not available for beach parking 

• $2.00 for every 20 minutes 
• $35.00 max at 6th hour
• Monday- Sunday, the first two hours are complimentary (with a validation from participating merchants). 
• Lost tickets pay daily maximum

Valet Parking Rates

• $8 for the first 2 hours
• $4 every 20 min after
• $40 daily max

NOTE: No validations accepted for valet parking

Complimentary self-parking is yours when you spend $250* or more in one day – just show your receipts at valet and parking is on us!
*One validation per $250 expenditure.