Huntington Beach.
Surf City USA: wide beaches, big skies, endless sunsets.
Source: CRMLS MLS data via InfoSparks, residential sales, rolling 12 months through October 2026; year over year compares to the prior 12 months. Figures change monthly; ask us for the latest numbers for your street.
Huntington Beach is Surf City USA, with roughly ten miles of wide, sandy beach and one of the longest piers on the West Coast. Main Street and Pacific City give it an energetic downtown, while Huntington Harbour offers quiet waterfront living with docks out back.
It's also one of the best values on the Orange County coast, with a wide range of homes and neighborhoods. We help buyers compare downtown energy against harbor calm and family suburbs, and we help sellers price smartly in a market with lots of choice.
Who it's for: Buyers who want a classic beach lifestyle, lots of choice and more value than Newport or Laguna, from first-time buyers to boat owners.
Huntington Beach neighborhoods.
Downtown and Main Street
Condos and newer homes steps from the pier, Main Street and Pacific City.
Huntington Harbour
Waterfront homes on canals and islands, many with private docks.
Seacliff
Upscale homes around the Seacliff Country Club golf course.
Southeast Huntington Beach
Family neighborhoods close to the beach and the Newport Beach border.
Edwards Hill
Bluff-top homes with views over the Bolsa Chica wetlands.
Why people love it.
- About ten miles of beaches, including Bolsa Chica, Dog Beach and Huntington State Beach
- Huntington Beach Pier and the beachfront bike path
- Main Street and Pacific City for dining and nightlife
- Huntington Central Park, one of the largest city parks in Orange County
- Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve for walking and birding
- Huntington Harbour for boating and waterfront living
Where locals go.
- Huntington Beach Pier. Iconic surf-watching and sunset walks.
- Pacific City. An oceanfront open-air center with restaurants and shops.
- Duke's Huntington Beach. Hawaiian-style seafood with ocean views next to the pier.
- Sugar Shack Cafe. A Main Street breakfast spot that has served surfers for decades.
- Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Coastal wetlands with easy loop trails.
Trails and surf.
Hiking
- Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. Flat wetland loops famous for birdwatching.
- Central Park. Trails, lakes and shade in the middle of the city.
Surf
- HB Pier. Surf City's main stage, both sides of the pier.
- Bolsa Chica. Long stretch of uncrowded beach-break peaks.
A perfect day in Huntington Beach.
Early surf or a walk on the pier, then breakfast at the Sugar Shack. Bike the beach path south toward Newport or north to Bolsa Chica and walk the wetlands loop for the birds. Lunch at Sessions. Afternoon beach volleyball by the pier, a fire pit reservation at Bolsa Chica State Beach for later. Dinner at Bluegold or LSXO, then cocktails at Pacific Hideaway.
Where we send clients to eat.
Duke's Huntington Beach
At the base of the pier; Hula Pie and sunset are the whole reason.
Sugar Shack Café
Main Street's breakfast institution since 1967; surfers at the counter by 6 a.m.
Sessions West Coast Deli
The sandwich stop on PCH; the Pastrami Sunrise is a local legend.
Pacific Hideaway
Tiki-leaning cocktails and Pacific Rim plates inside the Kimpton Shorebreak.
Lemonade Pacific City
Pacific City lunch with ocean views; easy with kids.
Bluegold / LSXO
Pacific City's white-tablecloth coastal dining and the hidden Vietnamese room behind it.
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What you'll find.
Condos and townhomes, single-family tract homes, newer downtown builds and waterfront homes in Huntington Harbour. Rough tiers: condos from about $600K to $1.2M; single-family homes from about $1.2M to $2.5M; Harbour waterfront homes from about $2.5M to $8M+.
Price ranges are rough guides. Ask us for current comps.
Public & private.
| Huntington Beach High School | Huntington Beach Union High School District |
| Edison High School | Huntington Beach Union High School District |
| Marina High School | Huntington Beach Union High School District |
| Elementary schools | Huntington Beach City, Ocean View and Fountain Valley school districts (varies by address) |
Huntington Beach Union High School District
Source: Niche, 2027 Best School Districts in California, checked November 2026. Rankings change yearly.
Always confirm school boundaries for a specific address with the district.
Huntington Beach sits on a historic oil field, and old wells are scattered under neighborhoods. Look up the address on the state's CalGEM Well Finder map and ask about any abandoned wells near the property. A well can affect where you're allowed to build or add on.
Read the Buyer's GuideElementary school districts change from block to block in Huntington Beach. Confirm and list the exact elementary, middle and high schools for your address. It saves buyers time and avoids confusion in escrow.
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Huntington Beach questions.
What is the median home price in Huntington Beach?
About $1.39M as of September 2026, according to Houzeo's MLS-based data.
Are there oil wells near homes in Huntington Beach?
Yes, in some areas. The state's CalGEM Well Finder lets you check the location of wells near any address.
Does Huntington Harbour have homes with private docks?
Yes. Many Huntington Harbour waterfront homes come with private boat docks. Check the dock's condition and any permit records.
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