Signature Events
Huntington Beach hosts a number of annual events and festivals. Find more information on our most popular Signature Events below. We also invite you to browse the full Event Calendar for other events throughout the year.
December
Cruise of Lights
December 14-17, 21-23, 2018
The Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Committee is excited to present the 55th annual Cruise of Lights®, a 45-minute narrated boat tour through the sparkling waterways of Huntington Harbour. Learn More
December
NYE at the Beach with ILLENIUM
December 31, 2018 | 8 PM -1:30 AM
Start 2019 off right at the NYE at the Beach located at Huntington State Beach Learn More
January
Surf City Splash
January 1, 2019
Celebrate the New Year with a dip into the chilly Pacific Ocean. Be sure to wear your bathing suit. No wetsuits - that's cheating! Learn More
February
Surf City USA Marathon
February 1-3, 2019
The Surf City USA Marathon is a runner's dream. Taking place on the morning of Superbowl Sunday (the first Sunday in February) the oceanfront course takes you through the best of Huntington Beach. Learn More
March
Beachcruiser Meet
March 24-25, 2019
March's annual Huntington Beachcruiser Meet in downtown Huntington Beach shows off the close ties between the car and surf cultures. Learn More
April
Coastal Country Jam
April 6, 2019
Country artist Tim McGraw and more will play on the beach. Learn More
April
Surf City Escape Triathlon
April 28, 2019
Surf City Escape Triathlon is an Olympic distance race that consists of a 1-mile open water swim, 12-mile double-loop bike course and 6.2-mile run. The race is the last chance qualifier for the 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Learn More
April
Taste of Huntington Beach
April 28, 2019
The Annual Taste of Huntington Beach features delectable tastes from 50 local restaurants and catering companies plus unlimited sips from the region's top wineries and breweries Learn More
April
FIVB Huntington Beach Open
May 1-6, 2018
The 2018 FIVB Huntington Beach Open arrives in style to the West Coast as the best athletes and Olympians from across the globe will be competing in Surf City USA at this FIVB 4-Star tournament. Learn More
July
Independence Day
July 4th, 2019
Huntington Beach has the biggest Independence parade west of the Mississippi along with a firework show over the pier and ocean. Learn More
July
US Open of Surfing
July 27, 2019 - August 4, 2019
The Vans US Open of Surfing brings a 9-day celebration of surfing and surf culture to the sands of Huntington City Beach with over 300 world class athletes. Learn More
