Visit Huntington Beach has the perfect Spotify playlists for beach days, bonfire nights, business meetings, road trips or just relaxing at home.
Current playlists:
- Huntington Beach Blanket Bingo: Inspired by summer, romance, beach parties and youthful adventures, this collection offers nostalgic and lively tunes to transport listeners back to the sun-soaked Huntington Beaches of the 50's.
- Huntington Beach Swell: Classic Surf Tunes: The sound is heavily influenced by the surfing lifestyle and aims to create a vibrant and exciting atmosphere reminiscent of riding waves. Surf music is an energetic and upbeat genre that emerged in Southern California.
- Huntington Harbour Smooth Sail: Yacht Rock Hits: Join us on our luxurious and relaxed yacht while we evoke images of sailing and coastal living.
To access the playlists, click here.
History of Music in Huntington Beach
Music is an integral part of Huntington Beach’s story. In the 1960’s, popular surf music duo Jan and Dean released their hit song “Surf City” and gave Huntington beach its iconic nickname. Huntington Beach is also the birthplace of other iconic music groups like the Dirty Heads, Avenged Sevenfold, Reel Big Fish, The Aquabats, Hellogoodbye, Matt Costa and T.S.O.L.
The Golden Bear was an entertainment venue in Huntington Beach that opened in the 1920’s and gained popularity in the early 1960’s. Artists like Jimmy Buffett, Jan and Dean, Kenny Rankin, Linda Ronstadt and Jerry Garcia performed there.
Where to Find Music in Huntington Beach Today
The Surfin’ Sundays concert series is celebrating its 25th anniversary of live music at Pier Plaza this year. Stop by on select Sunday afternoons through October 2023 for free, family-friendly concerts!
Darker Waves Fest is is bringing new wave, alternative rock and post-punk music to the sand on Huntington City Beach on November 18, 2023.
Find more live music in Huntington Beach here.
