A great place to spend a few hours. You can catch some waves (either body boarding or surfing). You can place in the sand or play some volleyball or fly a kite. There's even Huntington Dog Beach within walking distance - where it's fun to watch pooches frolick in the water. Tons of restaurants, snack shops and bars in walking distance. Even a movie theater.

The best place to go to the beach. The surf is great here, so you should be a decent swimmer. Get here by noon and park for free in the neighborhoods between Goldenwest and 17th. Bring your own food, water, umbrella, and sunblock. Don't forget to bring a safety pin to attach your car keys to your swim-suit. If you want more crowds and resaurants go south to the Pier on Main Street.

Tons of shops and restaurants located right on the beach.