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Huntington Beach City Guide
A Local's Guide to Coastal Living in Surf City USA
Explore Huntington Beach's neighborhoods, beaches, schools, parks, housing options, and everyday lifestyle to discover where you could feel most at home.
Huntington Beach's residential areas range from walkable downtown blocks to waterfront and inland tracts, and each one is a different lifestyle option rather than a ranking. Filter by what matters to you, then compare up to three side by side.
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Downtown Huntington Beach
A lively coastal area near the pier, Main Street, restaurants, entertainment, beach paths, beach cottages, condominiums, and newer luxury residences.
- Location
- Coastal core around Main St and Pacific Coast Highway
- Housing
- Beach cottages, condominiums, townhomes, and newer luxury residences
- Lifestyle
- Walkable dining, shops, beach path, pier, and Pacific City
- Walkable to Beach
- Near Downtown
- Condominiums
- Townhomes
- Single-Family Homes
- No HOA Options
Huntington Harbour
A waterfront community featuring channels, docks, waterfront homes, condominiums, townhomes, and access to boating and paddleboarding.
- Location
- Northwest Huntington Beach along the harbour channels
- Housing
- Waterfront single-family homes, condominiums, and townhomes
- Lifestyle
- Private docks, harbour waterways, waterfront parks
- Waterfront
- Boat Dock Options
- Single-Family Homes
- Condominiums
- Townhomes
- Near Wetlands & Trails
Sunset Beach
A small coastal community with an intimate beach-town feel, distinctive homes, local restaurants, and direct access to the sand.
- Location
- Northern coastal edge along Pacific Coast Highway
- Housing
- Narrow-lot detached homes, duplexes, and a few condominiums
- Lifestyle
- Beach access, greenbelt, local restaurants and bars
- Walkable to Beach
- No HOA Options
- Single-Family Homes
- Quieter Residential
Bolsa Chica
A northwestern Huntington Beach area near the Bolsa Chica wetlands, beaches, trails, and a mixture of established and newer housing.
- Location
- Northwest, near the wetlands and Bolsa Chica State Beach
- Housing
- Detached homes, townhomes, and newer coastal residences
- Lifestyle
- Wetlands overlooks, nearby beach parking, neighborhood parks
- Near Wetlands & Trails
- Walkable to Beach
- Single-Family Homes
- Townhomes
- Quieter Residential
Brightwater
A newer coastal community near the Bolsa Chica wetlands featuring upscale homes, parks, and some gated residential areas.
- Location
- Bluff area above the Bolsa Chica wetlands
- Housing
- Newer detached homes, including larger and gated plans
- Lifestyle
- Community parks, walking paths, wetlands views
- Gated Communities
- Single-Family Homes
- Near Wetlands & Trails
- Larger Lots
- Quieter Residential
SeaCliff
An upscale coastal area near the beach and SeaCliff Country Club with detached homes, townhomes, gated communities, and access to parks and schools.
- Location
- Coastal, near Palm Ave and Goldenwest St
- Housing
- Detached homes, townhomes, and gated enclaves
- Lifestyle
- Golf course setting, community pools in some associations, parks
- Gated Communities
- Single-Family Homes
- Townhomes
- Walkable to Beach
- Larger Lots
Edwards Hill
A residential area known for larger homes, generous lots, equestrian influences, and proximity to Central Park.
- Location
- Central-west, on the rise near Central Park
- Housing
- Detached homes, including larger custom residences
- Lifestyle
- Central Park access, equestrian center nearby, quiet streets
- Larger Lots
- Equestrian Influence
- Single-Family Homes
- Quieter Residential
- No HOA Options
Huntington Landmark
A gated 55+ community featuring attached residences, recreation facilities, social amenities, and a central Huntington Beach location.
- Location
- Southeast, near Atlanta Ave and Magnolia St
- Housing
- Attached single-level residences and townhome-style plans
- Lifestyle
- Clubhouse, pool, tennis, social programming, gated entry
- 55+ Communities
- Gated Communities
- Condominiums
- Townhomes
- Quieter Residential
Southeast Huntington Beach
An established residential area near Edison High School, Huntington State Beach, Costa Mesa, and major commuter routes.
- Location
- Southeast, between Brookhurst St and Magnolia St
- Housing
- Established single-family tracts with some condominiums
- Lifestyle
- Neighborhood parks, sports fields, community centers
- Single-Family Homes
- No HOA Options
- Quieter Residential
- Condominiums
South Huntington Beach
A coastal residential area with established single-family neighborhoods, convenient beach access, and proximity to Pacific Coast Highway.
- Location
- South of Adams Ave toward Pacific Coast Highway
- Housing
- Detached homes with some townhomes and condominiums
- Lifestyle
- Neighborhood parks, quick beach access, bike routes
- Walkable to Beach
- Single-Family Homes
- No HOA Options
- Townhomes
Goldenwest Estates
An established residential area with traditional single-family homes, neighborhood streets, parks, and access to central Huntington Beach.
- Location
- Central, along the Goldenwest St corridor
- Housing
- Traditional detached single-family homes
- Lifestyle
- Neighborhood parks, schools, community pools nearby
- Single-Family Homes
- No HOA Options
- Quieter Residential
- Larger Lots
Bolsa Landmark
An established neighborhood near Central Park and the Bolsa Chica area, known for detached homes and a convenient north-central location.
- Location
- North-central, near Bolsa Chica St and Warner Ave
- Housing
- Detached single-family homes with some attached options
- Lifestyle
- Neighborhood parks, schools, nearby golf
- Single-Family Homes
- No HOA Options
- Quieter Residential
- Near Wetlands & Trails
Newland Area
Centrally located residential neighborhoods with a mixture of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, parks, schools, and shopping.
- Location
- Central, near Beach Blvd and Newland St
- Housing
- Single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums
- Lifestyle
- Parks, schools, community centers, everyday retail
- Single-Family Homes
- Townhomes
- Condominiums
- No HOA Options
Harbour Pacific
A coastal condominium community near Huntington Harbour and Sunset Beach with access to waterfront recreation and nearby beaches.
- Location
- Northwest, near PCH and the harbour
- Housing
- Condominiums and attached residences
- Lifestyle
- Community pool and shared grounds in most associations
- Condominiums
- Walkable to Beach
- Waterfront
- Near Wetlands & Trails
Pacific Shores
A newer gated residential community near the southern end of Huntington Beach, featuring upscale homes and convenient beach access.
- Location
- South, near PCH and Beach Blvd
- Housing
- Newer detached homes and attached residences
- Lifestyle
- Gated entry, community pool, landscaped common areas
- Gated Communities
- Walkable to Beach
- Single-Family Homes
- Condominiums
Surfcrest
A gated coastal townhome community near the beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, and Pacific Coast Highway.
- Location
- Coastal, near Seapoint St and PCH
- Housing
- Attached townhomes
- Lifestyle
- Gated entry, pool, spa, and tennis in the association
- Gated Communities
- Townhomes
- Walkable to Beach
- Near Wetlands & Trails
The Waterfront
A luxury gated community near Pacific City, the Hyatt Regency, downtown, and the beach.
- Location
- Coastal, along Pacific Coast Highway near Beach Blvd
- Housing
- Luxury detached homes within a gated setting
- Lifestyle
- Gated entry, private streets, resort neighbors
- Gated Communities
- Walkable to Beach
- Single-Family Homes
- Near Downtown
Huntington Shorecliffs
A manufactured-home community near the coast offering a different type of Huntington Beach lifestyle and housing option.
- Location
- South-central, near Beach Blvd and Atlanta Ave
- Housing
- Manufactured homes within a managed community
- Lifestyle
- Clubhouse, pool, and community programming
- 55+ Communities
- Quieter Residential
- Condominiums
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Huntington Beach properties may be served by different elementary and middle school districts depending on the exact address, including Huntington Beach City School District, Ocean View School District, Westminster School District, and Fountain Valley School District in certain areas. Huntington Beach Union High School District serves much of the city at the high-school level, but exact assignments must always be verified by address.
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