Best Arts and Culture Places in Huntington Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned arts and culture places in Huntington Beach from other articles such as VegOut, Lonely Planet Top Choices, Totally LA.

Best Arts and Culture Places in Huntington Beach

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
4.5 (976 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings)
Contemporary Latin American art & educational programs featured at a museum with a sculpture garden.
628 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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"The Museum of Latin American Art is the United States' only museum exclusively dedicated to contemporary and modern art works by Hispanic artists, originally opened in 1996 by Robert Gumbiner. The museum is housed within a contemporary-style building in Long Beach's East Village Arts District that was renovated by Mexican architect Manuel Rosen and features four galleries and a sculpture garden dedicated to displaying rotating exhibitions by prominent and emerging Latin American contemporary artists. A permanent multimedia collection of more than 1,500 works is also showcased, including pieces by Dario Escobar, Liliana Porter, Pájaro, and Flavio Garciandia."
Mentioned by The Paint Sesh
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"The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size and added a 15,000 sq."
Laguna Art Museum
Laguna Art Museum
4.5 (248 ratings)4.5 (121 ratings)
Contemporary art museum with a permanent collection of over 3,500 works & a waterfront setting.
307 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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"An outgrowth of the Laguna Beach Art Association (which was formed by local artists in 1918), the Laguna Art Museum specializes in California artwork. Unlike most museums in California, Laguna Art Museum showcases only California artists and their work. The permanent collection includes over 3,500 pieces from the 19th century through present day."
Long Beach Museum of Art
Long Beach Museum of Art
4.4 (708 ratings)4 (109 ratings)
Museum & a cafe on a bluff-top site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists.
2300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
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Mentioned by The Paint Sesh
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"Long Beach Museum of Art – 2300 East Ocean Boulevard The Long Beach Museum of Art (LBMA) was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. Since its inception, the Museum has been housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. In 1957, the Anderson House was designated as the Long Beach Museum of Art, at which time the Museum began acquiring a permanent collection."
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"Housed in the historic 1911 Elizabeth Milbank Anderson House. The Long Beach Museum of Art was founded in 1950 as a municipal art center for the city of Long Beach. In addition to checking out current, upcoming, and permanent exhibitions you can also visit LBMA’s Sculpture Garden designed to allow you to experience and reconnect with art in the current era of physical distancing."
Mentioned by Totally LA
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"The Long Beach Museum of Art has both a permanent collection and high quality temporary art exhibits. Similar to the Getty Center and Getty Villa it sits on a hill and offers breathtaking views of the ocean. 2300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803Website"
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
4.7 (1849 ratings)4.5 (889 ratings)
650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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Rancho Los Cerritos
Rancho Los Cerritos
4.7 (260 ratings)4.5 (64 ratings)
Historic site & museum showcasing 19th century ranch life in an adobe home with lush gardens.
4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
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Mentioned by Travel Tips - USA Today
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"Take your brood to learn about the history of Southern California and the the Spanish, Mexican and California Americans who helped shape its growth. Free tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays at Rancho Los Cerritos (rancholoscerritos.org), a Monterey-style adobe built in 1844. Annual kid-friendly special events include May's Spring Festival, August's Mud Mania and a Christmas open house in December."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Another of the top places to visit for learning about other cultures in Long Beach is the Los Cerritos Ranch House. This shows how Mexican and Spanish culture impacted ranches in the late 19th century. This goes into a part of American history that you might’ve not been aware of, but which is very helpful to know about."
International Printing Museum
International Printing Museum
4.7 (101 ratings)5 (12 ratings)
Museum showcasing its collection of historic printing machinery through exhibits & demonstrations.
315 W Torrance Blvd, Carson, CA 90745, USA
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Hellada Gallery
Hellada Gallery
4.5 (32 ratings)
117 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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Mentioned by The Paint Sesh
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"Hellada is a community environment for self-expression and art retail. A staple in the art community in the heart of the East Village Arts District. You can find various types of art, pop in for some live music, classes, workshops and much more!"
Huse Skelly Gallery
Huse Skelly Gallery
229 Marine Ave Suite E, Newport Beach, CA 92662, USA
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Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk
Laguna Beach First Thursdays Art Walk
4.8 (5 ratings)
891 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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Cove Gallery
Cove Gallery
4.8 (12 ratings)
1550 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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Mentioned by La Casa Del Camino
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"Located in South Laguna Beach’s hip district, Cove Art Gallery is an artist-owned gallery that features beautiful art in a variety of mediums."

Best Pastries in Huntington Beach

Pandor Artisan Bakery and Café
Pandor Artisan Bakery and Café
4.6 (280 ratings)
1126 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
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Mentioned by hoodline.com
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"Located at 1126 Irvine Ave., it is the highest-rated breakfast and brunch restaurant in Newport Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 821 reviews on Yelp. The eatery — with additional locations in Long Beach, Anaheim and Orange — comes courtesy of Tiffany and Raffi Sepetjian, serious foodies who dreamed of opening an authentic French boulangerie similar to those in Paris, the businessexplains on its website. An assortment of artisan breads, pastries and crepes are on offer, along with breakfast offerings like omelets, French toast and traditional croque-monsieur — a baked ham and cheese sandwich with béchamel sauce."
Mentioned by Visit Newport Beach
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"Between the buttery, flaky pain au chocolat and baba rum cakes, deciding what to order will seem like an impossible task at this French boulangerie. (Don’t even get us started on the savory options). So we won’t judge you if you opt to box up your top contenders—eclairs, fruit tarts, oh my!"
Gelateria Zomolo
Gelateria Zomolo
4.5 (62 ratings)
21022 CA-1 b110, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
Ice cream shopDessert shopEspresso barItalian grocery storePastry shop
Mentioned by Visit Huntington Beach
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"Enjoy delicious and fresh gelato and sorbet at Gelateria Zomolo located in Pacific City. The owner Tonino grew up in Rome where his passion for gelato started at a young age. He moved to Huntington Beach and is bringing tasteful gelato and sorbet to Surf City USA."
Paris Baguette
Paris Baguette
4.4 (143 ratings)
1659 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA
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Best Rated Movie Theaters in Huntington Beach

Irvine Barclay Theatre
Irvine Barclay Theatre
4.7 (357 ratings)5 (15 ratings)
Modern university venue featuring a wide range of theater productions & artistic programs.
4242 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
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Van Buren Drive-In Theatre and Swap Meet
Van Buren Drive-In Theatre and Swap Meet
4.4 (4750 ratings)4.5 (74 ratings)
Historic, circa-1964 drive-in theater screens films on outdoor screens & hosts Swap Meet markets.
3035 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92503, USA
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City National Grove of Anaheim
City National Grove of Anaheim
4.5 (1221 ratings)4 (71 ratings)
Performing arts center with dramatic arched entrance seats 1,700+ for concerts, comedy acts & more.
2200 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA
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Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Huntington Beach

IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary
4.7 (264 ratings)4.5 (72 ratings)
Wetlands cover 300 acres at this tranquil preserve that has 12 miles of trails & 200+ bird species.
5 Riparian View, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
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Sherman Library & Gardens
Sherman Library & Gardens
4.8 (258 ratings)4.5 (252 ratings)
Serene botanical garden with patios, conservatories & walkways, plus a research library & cafe.
2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, USA
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Mentioned by Touropia
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"Located in the Corona del Mar part of town you can find the pretty flowers, plants, and trees of the Sherman Library & Gardens. A treat for the senses, its colorful and fragrant grounds are home to an impressive array of flora from all around the world. Founded in 1955 by businessman Arnold D. Haskell, the gorgeous gardens have since grown and grown with succulents and orchids now on show next to a fern grotto, desert area, and rose garden."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del MarNewport Beach, CA 92625(949) 673-2261. Encompassing 2.2 acres, this horticultural wonderland in the downtown area is filled with Instagrammable backdrops."
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
4.6 (655 ratings)4.5 (139 ratings)
Scenic garden featuring stone carvings, a koi pond, bonsai trees & a waterfall. Free admission.
Earl Warren Dr, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Going to Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is another one of the best things to do in Long Beach, California if you’re looking for some time to yourself. It’s one of the main points of interest for people curious about Japanese culture. At this center, you can bring yourself into a new line of thinking, hopefully learning some important things about yourself along the way."
Mentioned by KAYAK
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"A Japanese garden covering 1.3 acres on the California State University campus, the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden was inspired by the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo. Annual events include a Koi auction and a chrysanthemum show. The garden also hosts a summer jazz picnic with live music and catered bento boxes."
Mentioned by Free Fun Guides
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"Garden includes a spectacular koi pond, waterfalls, tea house, and bonsai collection. Hosting special events, group tours and garden rental. Open Tuesday – Friday 8 a.m."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Huntington Beach

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Elegant with spectacular view & steps to so much.
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