Huntington Beach

About Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is one of California's best-known seaside cities, affectionately known as "Surf City USA." With miles of sandy beaches and Pacific Ocean waves that are perfect for surfing, the city is a popular destination for tourists. Huntington Beach is also home to a quickly growing population and a diverse collection of families, young couples and single professionals.

Things to Do in Huntington Beach

Every year, the world's top surfers come to Huntington Beach for its perfect waves and famous surfing competitions. Along with its pristine beaches, the city has a variety of attractions. You can visit downtown historical sites on a walking tour or study the exhibits in the surfing museum. Or you can take a walk on the Huntington Beach Pier; stretching out into the ocean, the pier is ideal for biking, walking and enjoying ocean sunsets. If you love dogs, the city's famous Huntington Dog Beach provides your pet with the opportunity to roam free in the sand and saltwater.

Once the sun goes down, the city's legendary nightlife comes alive at its local beach bars, night-clubs and restaurants. Huntington Beach is also home to amusement parks, entertainment, day spas and cultural exhibits including art galleries and theaters.

Jobs in Huntington Beach

Tourism is a major industry and source of jobs in Huntington Beach. Another significant portion of the local economy is the local oil production industry, with a few off-shore extraction sites near the city. If you're planning to search for a job in Huntington Beach, you'll find plenty of options in the retail, hospitality and restaurant sectors.

Boeing has a large presence in the city and is one of its largest employers. Other top employers in Huntington Beach include Quicksilver, Cambro Manufacturing and Ensign U.S. Drilling.

Neighborhoods in Huntington Beach

Here are a few of the great neighborhoods you'll find in Huntington Beach:

Downtown

The Downtown district of Huntington Beach is a mix of casual beach joints and modern businesses and provides access to historic Main Street as well as to newly constructed Pacific City. In 1914, Hawaiian surfer George Freeth demonstrated his surfing skills to locals, marking the beginning of Huntington Beach's reputation as Surf City USA.

Huntington Harbor

Huntington Harbor is made up of five small islands connected by a network of waterways. Established in the 1960s, this community is filled with waterfront mansions, incredible yachts and people who love water sports.

Beach Boulevard

Beach Boulevard is a long, narrow strip of Huntington Beach that is the main thoroughfare between the local freeways and the beach. Nicknamed "Route 39," this area is filled with award-winning restaurants, shops and bars.

Goldenwest

Goldenwest is a shopping and entertainment destination, home to the popular outdoor mall, Bella Terra. Here, you can also visit Vans Off The Wall Skatepark or the Bavarian-inspired Old World, host to the city's large Oktoberfest.

Huntington Beach Schools

Several school districts serve the public schools in Huntington Beach. Among its elementary, middle and high schools are an alternative school and an independent study institution. There are several private schools in and around Huntington Beach, including a nationally-recognized day campus, The Pegasus School.

You can pursue your two-year college degree at Golden West College, which offers mainly arts-based programs.

Resources for Moving to Huntington Beach

Here are a few quick resources to help make your move to Huntington Beach as easy as possible:

• Utilities: The city's electricity provider is Southern California Edison, while natural gas is facilitated by Southern California Gas Company. The city manages water and sewer services.
• Garbage and Recycling: The city provides curbside collection of trash and recyclables. You can also request bulky item pick-up.
• Transportation: If you're planning to use public transit in Huntington Beach, its network of bus routes will be your best bet.

Huntington Beach Housing

The housing market in Huntington Beach is diverse, offering a mix of luxury ocean-view homes, condos in gated communities and single-level ranch homes. As a beachfront California city, Huntington Beach has a high median home price and is much more expensive than the national average.