Guidebook for Huntington Beach

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Guidebook for Huntington Beach

Arts & Culture

Go here--it's on Sunset Blvd., it's super cool, the selection is amazing and there's a great eatery called the Veggie Grill right next to it! Sunset/Vine doesn't get much hipper!
272 locals recommend
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood Blvd
272 locals recommend
Go here--it's on Sunset Blvd., it's super cool, the selection is amazing and there's a great eatery called the Veggie Grill right next to it! Sunset/Vine doesn't get much hipper!
This used to be Groman's--when you are here, you are in the heart of Hollywood: gritty, not glamorous and probably not what you imagined, but worth a look.
1423 locals recommend
TCL Chinese Theatres
6925 Hollywood Blvd
1423 locals recommend
This used to be Groman's--when you are here, you are in the heart of Hollywood: gritty, not glamorous and probably not what you imagined, but worth a look.
When you make it the Fun Zone, you've made it to the end of the Newport Peninsula. Walk around--it's fun! Take the ferry across to Balboa Island--2 miles around the island back to the ferry! Beautiful
114 locals recommend
Balboa Fun Zone
600 E Bay Ave
114 locals recommend
When you make it the Fun Zone, you've made it to the end of the Newport Peninsula. Walk around--it's fun! Take the ferry across to Balboa Island--2 miles around the island back to the ferry! Beautiful
Lots of shopping, restaurants, Movie Theater--the place is huge--I recommend googling it to see everything that it contains!
145 locals recommend
Bella Terra
Bella Terra
145 locals recommend
Lots of shopping, restaurants, Movie Theater--the place is huge--I recommend googling it to see everything that it contains!

Food Scene

Any Umami Burger is awesome--any time you can eat at one of these restaurants you should! There's one in Costa Mesa also!
17 locals recommend
Umami Burger Costa Mesa
2981 Bristol St
17 locals recommend
Any Umami Burger is awesome--any time you can eat at one of these restaurants you should! There's one in Costa Mesa also!
This funky coffee/bar restaurant is in The Lab, which we affectionately call the un-mall. You'll find thrift stores, Urban Outfitters, and funky boutiques here for the trendy shopper. Great Food!
17 locals recommend
Gypsy Den
2930 Bristol St
17 locals recommend
This funky coffee/bar restaurant is in The Lab, which we affectionately call the un-mall. You'll find thrift stores, Urban Outfitters, and funky boutiques here for the trendy shopper. Great Food!
Food Truck gets national recognition--wins wild awards--builds restaurant and becomes world-side phenom! This is a weird location, but the fish a AMAZING!
15 locals recommend
Slapfish
19696 Beach Blvd
15 locals recommend
Food Truck gets national recognition--wins wild awards--builds restaurant and becomes world-side phenom! This is a weird location, but the fish a AMAZING!
Another local favorite Mexican food establishment--a healthier alternative to Las Barcas--and Downtown HB!
57 locals recommend
Wahoo's Fish Taco
1862 Placentia Ave
57 locals recommend
Another local favorite Mexican food establishment--a healthier alternative to Las Barcas--and Downtown HB!
Another local favorite Mexican food establishment--a healthier alternative to Las Barcas--and Downtown HB!
12 locals recommend
Las Barcas
21032 Beach Blvd
12 locals recommend
Another local favorite Mexican food establishment--a healthier alternative to Las Barcas--and Downtown HB!
This funky little coffee house/restaurant is a local favorite. Parking may be difficult, the food is outstanding and the atmosphere is artsy-chic.
79 locals recommend
Alta Coffee
506 31st St
79 locals recommend
This funky little coffee house/restaurant is a local favorite. Parking may be difficult, the food is outstanding and the atmosphere is artsy-chic.
Outstanding Vegan Food loving made with global peace philosophy.
11 locals recommend
Loving Hut
12050 Chapman Ave
11 locals recommend
Outstanding Vegan Food loving made with global peace philosophy.

Shopping

I picked Urban on Melrose because when you're in this section of Melrose, you're located within the 5 or 6 great blocks of famous Melrose shopping: this is classic West LA--don't miss!
71 locals recommend
Urban Outfitters
1520 N Cahuenga Blvd
71 locals recommend
I picked Urban on Melrose because when you're in this section of Melrose, you're located within the 5 or 6 great blocks of famous Melrose shopping: this is classic West LA--don't miss!
Right across the street from South Coast Plaza, it is the median-income option--Best Buy, Nordstrom's Rack, Tilly's, and a 8 Theater Cineplex!
31 locals recommend
Metro Pointe at South Coast
901 S Coast Dr
31 locals recommend
Right across the street from South Coast Plaza, it is the median-income option--Best Buy, Nordstrom's Rack, Tilly's, and a 8 Theater Cineplex!
The place for high-end shopping: glamour, glitz and designer names are yours to ogle and purchase!
95 locals recommend
Brookstone
3333 Bristol Street
95 locals recommend
The place for high-end shopping: glamour, glitz and designer names are yours to ogle and purchase!

Everything Else

From here you can walk to the 3rd street Promenade--great shopping and eateries, and possible movie star sightings.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
2744 locals recommend
From here you can walk to the 3rd street Promenade--great shopping and eateries, and possible movie star sightings.
Weird and wonderful--wild LA at it's weirdest.
1387 locals recommend
Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front Walk
1387 locals recommend
Weird and wonderful--wild LA at it's weirdest.
Shopping, the Farmer's Mkt. Movie Star sightings--a must see LA stop!
2581 locals recommend
The Grove
189 The Grove Dr
2581 locals recommend
Shopping, the Farmer's Mkt. Movie Star sightings--a must see LA stop!
If you only see one museum--see this one--but it's faster to drive here. Go to the Grove and the Historic Farmer's Mkt. to make it a very FULL day!
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd
3162 locals recommend
If you only see one museum--see this one--but it's faster to drive here. Go to the Grove and the Historic Farmer's Mkt. to make it a very FULL day!
You can take the train from Long Beach to Union Station to eat at Famous Phillip's and see Olivera St--the beginning of LA--or jump on the Gold Line to Japan town! Explore the train--and see all of LA
341 locals recommend
Union Station
800 N Alameda St
341 locals recommend
You can take the train from Long Beach to Union Station to eat at Famous Phillip's and see Olivera St--the beginning of LA--or jump on the Gold Line to Japan town! Explore the train--and see all of LA
Totally cool, hip and trendy 2nd street--getting close to the city here and it feels it! Bars, restaurants, and shops!
73 locals recommend
East 2nd Street
2nd Street
73 locals recommend
Totally cool, hip and trendy 2nd street--getting close to the city here and it feels it! Bars, restaurants, and shops!
Every human should be so lucky to see Laguna once in their lives. Plan the whole day--bring a change of clothes. Park north of Las Brisas restaurant and explore the beaches, then go into town!
845 locals recommend
Laguna Beach
845 locals recommend
Every human should be so lucky to see Laguna once in their lives. Plan the whole day--bring a change of clothes. Park north of Las Brisas restaurant and explore the beaches, then go into town!
So beautiful--just walk along the cliff and view from above is wonderful! Stroll alone PCH and window shop! Walk up and down the residential streets to gaze at the variety of homes--then go swimming!
96 locals recommend
Corona Del Mar
96 locals recommend
So beautiful--just walk along the cliff and view from above is wonderful! Stroll alone PCH and window shop! Walk up and down the residential streets to gaze at the variety of homes--then go swimming!
Shopping and restaurants and sightseeing all at once! Make sure you go the Pet Shop--the cutest puppies in the world!
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 locals recommend
Shopping and restaurants and sightseeing all at once! Make sure you go the Pet Shop--the cutest puppies in the world!
Hit the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave--cute and artsy. Funky island living!
313 locals recommend
Balboa Island Ferry
Agate Avenue
313 locals recommend
Hit the shops and restaurants on Marine Ave--cute and artsy. Funky island living!
This is a very new chic collection of gourmet shops. You will find coffee, tea, olive oil, speciality cheeses, exquisite green whole food dining, designer furniture and clothing--exotic spices; go!!!!
14 locals recommend
SoCo Collection
3303 Hyland Ave
14 locals recommend
This is a very new chic collection of gourmet shops. You will find coffee, tea, olive oil, speciality cheeses, exquisite green whole food dining, designer furniture and clothing--exotic spices; go!!!!

Drinks & Nightlife

OMG is all I can say. $$$ is the price range but totally worth every penny. Every bite is an experience.
15 locals recommend
Red Table
16821 Algonquin St
15 locals recommend
OMG is all I can say. $$$ is the price range but totally worth every penny. Every bite is an experience.

Essentials

Health Food Store--I worked for the company when I was in my twenties--they have everything whole foods you could want. Plus--it gets you up the hill into CM!
96 locals recommend
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach Blvd
96 locals recommend
Health Food Store--I worked for the company when I was in my twenties--they have everything whole foods you could want. Plus--it gets you up the hill into CM!
Major Grocery Store--this place will have everything you need!
14 locals recommend
Vons
8891 Atlanta Ave
14 locals recommend
Major Grocery Store--this place will have everything you need!
Great gourmet foods, fresh fruit and veggies and right down the street!
175 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol St
175 locals recommend
Great gourmet foods, fresh fruit and veggies and right down the street!
Whole Foods
80 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
9861 Adams Ave
80 locals recommend
Whole Foods

Sightseeing

This is the Main sightseeing spot in HB--from this spot you'll find everything in downtown HB!
638 locals recommend
Huntington Beach
638 locals recommend
This is the Main sightseeing spot in HB--from this spot you'll find everything in downtown HB!