Huntington State Beach
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $15 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(714) 536-1454
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Covering about 116 acres, Huntington State Beach lies in Orange County, about 4 miles southwest of Costa Mesa.
Visitors come for surfing, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
6am-10pm Daily Entry gates close at 9pm
Visitor Center Hours: 9am-4pm, M-F
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use (Regular) | $15 |
| Vehicle Day Use (Weekend / May – Sept) | $20 |
| Bus, Large | $100 |
| Bus, Small | $50 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use (Regular): $15.00 • Vehicle Day Use (Weekend / May – Sept): $20.00 • Bus, Large: $100.00 • Bus, Small: $50.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: sand; the sand or anywhere near the reserve; the sand or in the water.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only on the multiuse trail (bike path). Dogs not allowed on sand. Trespassing is prohibited and dogs are not allowed on the sand or anywhere near the Reserve. Dogs: Pets are NOT allowed on the sand or in the water, with the exception of service animals. Pets ARE allowed on the multi-use trail and parking lots so long as they are on a leash and under control. Please consider visiting the Huntington Dog Beach if you are seeking an area where you may bring your dog onto the beach.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
PicnickingFishingSwimmingWildlife viewing and birdingSurfingGeocachingHikingBiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Huntington Beach State Beach extends two miles from Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach south to the Santa Ana River on the Newport Beach boundary. Phone (714) 536-1454 for more information.
Picnic Area
Two covered picnic areas at Lot #1, and four covered picnic areas at Lot #7, are accessible, including parking and the route to the picnic areas. Accessible outdoor rinsing showers and drinking fountains are available at both locations. As of 1/2025, restrooms at the north end of Lot #1 are temporarily closed pending the completion of restroom accessibility upgrades. Restrooms at the south end of Lot #1 and the north and south end of Lot #7 are usable; however, users may encounter barriers including but not limited to: noncompliant cross slope/running slope within the route to the restrooms, narrow restroom doorways, tight toilet room maneuvering space, grab bars at inconsistent heights, foot pedal toilet flushing mechanisms that require more than 5 pounds of force to operate, outdoor sinks lacking knee clearance, and sink controls that require more than 5 pounds of force to operate.
Read more from the park
Trails
The Huntington Beach Bike Trail is a flat 1.9 mile paved accessible trail along the entire length of Huntington State Beach. The beach bike trail is a popular paved trail used by hikers, bikers and roller skate/blade users. Entry to the trail and accessible parking are available from any day use lot; trailhead is located at the southern end of Lot #1. Continuing north on the bike trail beyond the limits of Huntington State Beach takes you to Huntington City Beach and eventually to Bolsa Chica State Beach. Total length of the bike trail is nearly 8.5 miles from the southern tip of Huntington State Beach to the northern tip of Bolsa Chica State Beach. Within the limits of Huntington State Beach, restrooms and drinking fountains are located between each lot along the trail. These facilities are usable, however, some users may experience challenges with their accessibility. Accessible drinking fountains are located along the trail at the north end of Lot #1 and Lot #7.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Huntington Beach Trail 0% Average 15 FT Average Asphalt
0% Maximum 2% Maximum 15 FT Minimum
Beach/Shore Access
Accessible parking is available in all day use lots, and each lot provides access to the beach bike trail. At six locations along the beach bike trail, a wide paved pathway (Spencer Ramp) extends across the surface of the beach toward the high tide line. Spencer Ramps are adjacent to Lot(s) #1, #2, #4, #7, #9, and #10, but can be accessed from any point along the beach bike trail that runs the length of the beach.
South of Lot #1, two wide paved paths on either side of the Talbert Flood Control Channel extend approximately 580 feet toward the ocean and are generally accessible. Accessible parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Least Tern Natural Preserve.
Restrooms, outdoor rinsing showers, and drinking fountains are located between every lot, adjacent to the beach bike trail. These facilities are usable; however, some users may experience challenges with their accessibility. Accessible outdoor rinsing showers and drinking fountains are available at the north ends of Lot #1 and Lot #7, adjacent to the beach bike trail.
A beach wheelchair is available at the Magnolia Kiosk for public use, free of charge. Call (714) 536-1454 for more information or inquire with park staff.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Hwy 1 & Magnolia St
Huntington Beach, CA 92645 - Nearest town
- Costa Mesa — about 4 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.6392, -117.9730
- Phone
- (714) 536-1454
- Elizabeth.Bailey@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The beach is west of the intersection of Magnolia Avenue & Hwy 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) in the City of Huntington Beach. The Lifeguard Headquarters is to the right of the entrance.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Puffy chick at Huntington State Beach (41813515030).jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), USFWS Pacific Southwest Region
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology