Huntington Beach Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Huntington Beach. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour From Anaheim

• Whale-Watching Cruise From Newport Beach

• Private Coastal Air Tour From Orange County

• Orange County Coastal Sightseeing Tour

• Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour

While relaxing on the beach is free, you'll pay to park at Huntington City Beach and Huntington State Beach. Area tours provide fun ways to experience this part of Orange County, from whale-watching cruises starting at around US$30 to watersports activities for roughly US$75 and sightseeing tours around US$89.

Yes, there are many reasons to visit Huntington Beach, depending on your interests. Not only does it offer its beautiful beach and pier, but it's also a great place to go for water sports such as surfing and stand-up paddleboarding. You also don't have to travel far to go looking for whales and dolphins off the coast.

Per one customer who booked the Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim, "I opted for the whale watch boat ride at Newport Beach. No whales, but saw plenty of dolphins and sea lions. The boat ride was wonderful. The others in my tour group opted to stay at the beach and had two hours there. Finally, we visited Huntington Beach, where I had three whole hours! Plenty of time for me to sit on the beach and watch the waves, grab a bite to eat, and shop. I highly recommend this tour."

If you’re a beach person, the best way to spend a day at Huntington Beach is—you guessed it—at the beach. From sunbathing or surfing in the sunshine to dining at the restaurants on the Huntington Beach Pier (including slurping those oysters), there’s plenty to do for the day.

Yes, you can swim at Huntington City Beach. It’s open daily from 5am to 10pm, with plenty of room to hangout on the sand. Lifeguards are on duty from 10am to sunset daily, so set up near a lifeguard tower if you plan on going into the water.

There are many types of tours offered in Huntington Beach, with whale-watching and dolphin-watching boat tours being among the most popular. Other tours options include taking bike, Segway, and side-car tours along the beachfront, following a guide on the Surf City USA Barrel Trail for craft breweries, and fishing tours.

The best time of year to visit Huntington Beach is in fall, September–October as the city and the beach aren’t as crowded as in summer and the water temperature is still warm. That said, it's popular in summer, and August is the busiest month with temps averaging 73°F (23°C).

Yes, Huntington Beach is worth it. The city is exactly what you’d imagine a West Coast beach vibe would be, complete with surfing, a lively pier, skate-park rollerbladers, beach volleyball courts, and taco eateries. It’s no wonder why Huntington City Beach is one of Southern California’s most popular spots.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Huntington Beach. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Anaheim & Buena Park:

• Pirates Dinner Adventure

• Knott's Berry Farm

• Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum

• Angel Stadium

• Disney California Adventure® Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Anaheim & Buena Park.