The dynamic coastal City of Huntington Beach, with its
sunny Mediterranean climate and idyllic setting, is home
to more than 195,000 residents. Internationally known as
Surf City, Huntington Beach boasts eight miles of scenic,
accessible beachfront, the largest stretch of
uninterrupted beachfront on the West Coast. Tourism
remains a vital part of the economy, as over 11 million
visitors flock to the city during the summer, on weekends
and for special events.
Our parks and recreation features one of the largest
recreational piers in the world, public parks, riding stables
and equestrian trails, a marina, and a wildlife preserve, and an eight-mile biking, inline skating, jogging, and walking trail along the ocean. The crown jewel of the recreation system is the wide expanse of beautiful and spacious beaches, where large crowds gather to watch professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball and Van's World Championship of Skateboarding.
The quality of life in Huntington Beach is enhanced by its reputation as one of the ten safest cities by City Crime Rankings and the quality of the community services offered to its citizens. The Huntington Beach Art Center and the Huntington Beach Playhouse provide a wide variety of fine arts, and the excellent library system and numerous museums provide a strong cultural foundation. The educational system, with five city high schools and 35 elementary schools, is excellent. Huntington Beach is home to Golden West Community College. It is also a short distance to UC Irvine, Cal State Long Beach and Cal State Fullerton.
The city is located 40 miles south of Los Angeles and provides easy access to Long Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach and all of Orange county.