Huntington Beach Travel Plans

If you're a surfer, you probably know this place—where the waves are gnarly and the sun is always shining. If you're not a surfer, you probably still know this place—thanks to its endless miles of beaches and an impressive collection of blonde people.

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How to get to Huntington Beach

Plane

The best way to get to Huntington Beach by plane is to fly into John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana and then take a taxi or shuttle to your destination.

Car

Driving is a convenient way to get to Huntington Beach. The city is accessible via the I-405 freeway and the Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1).

Train

Unfortunately, there is no train station in Huntington Beach.

Boat

There is no direct way to get to Huntington Beach by boat. The nearest ports are in Los Angeles and Long Beach, but you would need to arrange ground transportation from there.

Bus

The easiest way to get to Huntington Beach by bus is to take the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to Huntington Beach Transit Center.

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