Pacific Airshow

• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
• Canadian Forces Snowbirds
• F-22 Raptor Demonstration team
• More performers to be announced soon!

The Pacific Airshow is FREE to the public, however, upgraded seating options will be available for purchase on June 1, 2023. 

Already the most attended airshow in the United States, this year's event will feature an expended General Admission area, stretching nearly 1 mile from the Huntington Beach Pier to Beach Blvd. The larger GA area will allow for more enhanced hospitality offerings and new ticketing options for small groups, allowing more families to experience the action up close and personal. 

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Show center is located on Pacific Coast Highway & Huntington Street. Anywhere along the beach north or south of this location will be a terrific spot to view the show.

• Beach guests should anticipate little to no shade. Bring a beach umbrella if you need a shaded area.
• The handicap seating area on the pier will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please be aware that no transportation is offered from your vehicle to and around the airshow site. 
• You can watch the airshow from a boat on the water. Boaters should refer to the US Coast Guard notice to mariners for further location information.
• You can swim and surf during the show however expect to only be able to swim in waist-deep water during the showtime.

Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis around the city.  Biking or walking are suggested for those who live/are staying close. Review the Great Pacific Airshow parking guide for details.

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Looking to watch the airshow from your hotel room balcony? Premium viewing experiences will be available at Huntington Beach's oceanfront resorts.

If you are looking for more budget-friendly hotels, there are numerous unique and affordable options that are not far from the airshow. 

Food & Beverages

A variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase (cash and credit) near the show center. Pacific Airshow's concessionaires make every effort to ensure menu items are suitable for all guests. It is recommended that all attendees who have food restrictions eat before the show and/or bring their own snacks. 

Other Tips:

Pilots don't fly without a checklist, why should you? Use this checklist of helpful tips to optimize your Airshow experience:

• NO DRONE ZONE
• Bring beach chairs or a beach towel for comfortable seating.
• Pacific Airshow does not publish an official schedule for performances. They only list the performers on their website in no particular order in hopes that attendees will be surprised and delighted without knowing what’s up next!
• This free event is open to the public all three days. Flying takes place from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. 
• All three days of the airshow contain the full lineup of performers. Friday, September 29, 2023, is a “rehearsal day,” meaning the performances may change from the main show on Saturday and Sunday. If you can make it on Friday, parking will be easier and the crowds smaller than Saturday and Sunday.
• Show Center is located on the beach across from The Waterfront Beach Resort (Hilton) at Huntington St. and Pacific Coast Highway. With an aerial performance box of more than 1 mile long, anywhere along the beach North or South of this location will be a great spot to view the show!
• The Show center will also feature upgraded seating, and Airshow vendors providing food, beverage, and souvenirs.
• Be prepared for traffic delays.
• Obey all posted parking signs. The last thing you want after a fun day is a parking ticket. 
• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! 
• Bring sunglasses, a hat, and umbrellas
• For more information, contact Pacific Airshow.

Pacific Coast Highway and Huntington Street is the designated Uber & Lyft Drop-off for the airshow.