The very popular beach trail runs north about 7 miles to the far end of Sunset Beach and south 8 miles to the infamous Wedge in Newport Beach. For a short walk, the HB Cliffs are about 1.5-2 miles north and the resorts are 1 mile south. For a medium length journey, the bird sanctuary at Bolsa is 5 miles North and the Newport Piers are 5 miles south.

If you can't find it in my garage, Zack's has bike, board, and cart rentals.

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.

Tons of shops and restaurants located right on the beach.

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.