Moving to Huntington Beach, CA

About Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is "Surf City USA" — 10 miles of wide sandy beach, the landmark Huntington Beach Pier, and a surf culture that dates to the early 1900s. Main Street's surf shops and bars run down to the pier, while Pacific City and Bella Terra provide modern retail. The Bolsa Chica wetlands and the Central Park equestrian center add open space, and the city's beach lifestyle commands a premium across the county.

Home prices in Huntington Beach

The median listing price in Huntington Beach is $1,496,000.

Top places in Huntington Beach

• Huntington Beach Pier — the landmark pier at the foot of Main Street.
• Main Street — surf shops, bars, and the Surfing Walk of Fame.
• Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve — wetlands with birding and trails.
• Huntington Central Park — equestrian center, lakes, and the Shipley Nature Center.
• Pacific City — open-air oceanfront retail and dining.
• Bella Terra — the city's large shopping center.
• Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum — surf history downtown.
• Sunset Beach and the harbor — the quieter north end.

Commuting from Huntington Beach

• Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~50–65 minutes off-peak (roughly 40 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-405 north or SR-55 to I-5.
• Approximate drive to Irvine Spectrum: ~20–25 minutes via I-405 south.
• No Metrolink station in town; the nearest Orange County Line stations are Santa Ana and Irvine, roughly 15–20 minutes.
• Key freeways: I-405, SR-55, SR-1 (Pacific Coast Highway), SR-22.

Huntington Beach FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Huntington Beach, CA?
  The median listing price in Huntington Beach is $1,496,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24
• How is the commute from Huntington Beach, CA?
  Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~50–65 minutes off-peak (roughly 40 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-405 north or SR-55 to I-5.

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