Vacation Rentals in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County, Southern California, located about 35 miles southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s often seen as the quintessential southern California destination, with its palm-fringed shorelines, 10 miles of sandy beaches, and year-round summer weather. Travelers of all types, including families, couples, friends, and surfers will all find something to love in this California paradise.

If you’ve ever wanted to fully embrace the California lifestyle you’ve seen in the movies, now is your chance. Huntington Beach is full of vacation rentals that ooze California culture. Many vacation rentals in this area come with palm-fringed yard spaces and private pools. Larger groups and families can rent a spacious vacation rental right in the downtown area. If you prefer to stay closer to the ocean, many of the vacation rentals are within close walking distance to the beach, some even come with ocean views. With properties like these, you may never want to leave Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach is served by three nearby airports: John Wayne Airport, Long Beach Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport. It is also possible to reach Huntington Beach by train, as the city is served by Amtrak and Metrolink. Rental car companies are available in nearby Los Angeles, or within the city limits of Huntington Beach.

Do as the locals do, and rely on your own two feet or a bicycle to get around. The city is perfect for walking and biking, with nearly all the main attractions, restaurants, bars, shops, and beaches within walking or biking distance of each other. Having a car, however, does give you some extra freedom to visit the further attractions and beaches outside the main downtown area.

Huntington Beach is full of romantic activities for couples. Rent a double kayak (or two singles), stand-up paddleboards, or a Duffy boat and enjoy the calm waters of Huntington Harbor. The serene waterways of the harbor boast incredible views of waterfront estates, luxury yachts, and a pocket of islands. Wrap up a day in Huntington Beach with a cozy beach bonfire, one of the city’s renowned traditions and a quintessential California experience. There are over 500 fire pits along the coast, all of which are free and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Make sure to bring your favorite snacks and drinks, plenty of blankets, and some firewood.

There is an abundance of family-friendly activities in and around Huntington Beach. Head to Central Park for a dose of nature and fresh air. It’s the largest park in Orange County, with over 350 acres of land, a massive children’s library, walking paths, picnic benches, and more. Families of all ages should head to at least a few of the four beaches that Huntington Beach is comprised of: Huntington State Beach, Huntington City Beach, Bolsa Chica State beach, and Sunset Beach. Spend a lazy afternoon (or two) splashing around the ocean, walking along the shores, and building sandcastles,

A trip to Huntington Beach isn’t complete without a walk along the iconic Huntington Beach Pier. The pier was first built in 1904 but was damaged by several storms throughout the century, and thus rebuilt on several occasions using the same original design. You will find several little shops, restaurants, and cafés along the 1,850-foot-long pier. It’s a fantastic place to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or the evening sunset with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

Huntington City Beach is the perfect place to fully embrace the California lifestyle and happens to be one of the state’s most popular beaches. It is filled with surfers, golden sands, palm trees, and magnificent sunset views of the Pacific. This is a great spot for families, couples, or friends to gather for the day. Just be sure to bring some towels to sit on and plenty of sunscreen.

Huntington Beach earned the nickname “Surf City USA” for a reason-- it’s an excellent surf spot with consistent swells year-round. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to surf, now is your chance! You can rent a board or take a lesson from one of the several surf schools around the area.

One of the best ways to experience the coastline of Huntington Beach is by bicycle. A variety of bicycles are available for rent, including tandem bicycles, electric bicycles, fat tire bicycles, beach cruisers, and more! You can bike along the 10-mile, palm-fringed paved beach path filled with ocean views, restaurants, shops, bars, and more.

This 1.5-mile stretch of beach features one of the widest beaches in Southern California. It’s one of Huntington Beach’s hidden gems, as it is much quieter than the downtown beaches, and much less crowded. Head to Sunset beach for a swim, a walk along the shores, or to enjoy views of the sunset over the mountains and ocean.