Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Huntington Beach

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Huntington Beach

Anaheim Packing District
Anaheim Packing District
4.6 (9711 ratings)4.5 (781 ratings)
Upscale food court with local vendors & bars in a renovated, historic 1919 citrus-packing house.
440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805, USA
Food courtSights & LandmarksLive music venueRestaurantPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by planetware.com
12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Anaheim, CA | PlanetWare
"South of the downtown district in the heart of the city, the Anaheim Packing District offers a modern experience within historic architecture. Encompassing three national historical landmarks, including a former Packard car dealership and a marmalade factory, these spaces now offer culinary creations and open spaces for the public to enjoy. Within the Packing District, Farmers Park is a beautifully landscaped green space and garden with a scenic boardwalk."
Mentioned by Trips To Discover
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"If you’re looking for an inviting atmosphere to enjoy a great meal, then consider visiting the Anaheim Packing District, an upscale food court of sorts. This area of downtown Anaheim is home to over 30 local artisan food merchants. Since a wide variety of food vendors operate here, you’ll be able to cure your craving no matter if you’re wanting a strong cocktail or grilled cheese."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Flickr user Steven Miller used under CC BY 2.0. When it comes to visiting a new city, there’s always time to check out one of the local landmarks. The same is true for Anaheim, and you’re going to want to come check out the Anaheim Packing District at your earliest convenience."
Heisler Park
Heisler Park
4.8 (4610 ratings)5 (1180 ratings)
This beach area offers artsy park benches, sculptures, ocean views, rocky shores & tide pools.
375 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
ParkNature & ParksPublic beachScenic spot
Mentioned by Daytrippen.com
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"Just north of Main Beach is the most popular park in Laguna Beach, Heisler Park. A 3/4 mile trail runs along the bluff with several stairways down to the beach. A popular place to stop is Sunset Point which features a gazebo with an amazing view."
The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary
4.4 (21403 ratings)4 (2812 ratings)
Ornate lodging on a 1936 ocean liner, offering art deco decor, fine-dining & a spa.
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Historical landmarkMuseumsHotelSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
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"Once onboard, you can participate in an intriguing tour of the ship’s history, dine at one of the many restaurants, stroll along the Promenade Deck, and even learn where the most haunted parts of the ship are. For a one-of-a-kind, romantic vacation, choose to reserve a hotel room aboard the Queen Mary. The ocean liner boasts all types of rooms, from standard rooms to full, luxury suites."
Mentioned by Michael Anthony Photography
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"This famous landmark can serve as a good to great location for portraits. The permit fee for photography is $340 for up to 2 hours. Availability is typically limited to weekdays except when special accommodations can be arranged through the Queen Mary's Special Events Manager, Eleni Manukailea."
Mentioned by EatSleepCruise.com
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"For those cruise lovers who want to experience some old-time cruise charm, there is no better accommodation than the Queen Mary. Docked alongside the Carnival terminal in Long Beach, you are within walking distance to your cruise ship. The Queen Mary is a living piece of history."
Oak Canyon Nature Center
Oak Canyon Nature Center
4.7 (835 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings)
Nature park featuring oak forests, scrubland & canyons, plus wildlife & an interpretive center.
6700 E Walnut Canyon Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesForestsNature & Wildlife AreasHiking TrailsWaterfalls
Yorba Regional Park
Yorba Regional Park
4.7 (2321 ratings)4.5 (90 ratings)
Mile-wide park adjacent to the Santa Ana River has 140 acres of picnic tables, lakes, trails & more.
7600 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Trips To Discover
Top 10 Things to Do in Anaheim Besides Disneyland - TripsToDiscover
"A perfect place for a picnic or a bike ride, this park is a local favorite, as it has over 400 picnic tables and top-notch facilities. Take a stroll or choose to wander along one of the hiking trails found. Spanning 140 acres, Yorba Regional Park is a great way to escape the bustling crowds of the city’s most popular attractions and get a breath of fresh air."
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
25 Fun Things to Do in Anaheim, California (and Nearby
"Anaheim offers plenty of park areas that are secluded from the rest of the bustling city. Yorba Regional Park is one such park and is one of the most popular free things to do in Anaheim. There are a variety of paved bike paths that wind whimsically through the park."
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
Long Beach Travel Guide | Long Beach Tourism
"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
Long Beach Family Vacation Guide
"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."
Mother Colony House
Mother Colony House
4.6 (91 ratings)
400 N West St, Anaheim, CA 92805, USA
Historical landmark
Mentioned by world-guides.com
Anaheim Landmarks and Monuments: Anaheim, California
"Address: 414 N West Street, Anaheim, California CA, USA Tel: +1 714 254 1850 Dating from 1857, the California State landmark building of Mother Colony is one of the oldest post rancho-era houses in the region. Mother Colony is the name given to the settlement of German immigrants that came to Anaheim looking for land on which to farm grapes, and the house was built by George Hanson from Californian redwood trees. Inside Anaheim's Mother Colony House are numerous relics and artifacts from the 1800s."
Long Beach City Beach
Long Beach City Beach
4.4 (264 ratings)3.5 (81 ratings)
Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
BeachNature & Parks
Mentioned by California Beaches
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"Long Beach City Beach is the main beach of Long Beach, CA. This long south-facing beach is located along Ocean Boulevard from the Belmont Pier all the way to Alamitos […]"
La Palma Park
La Palma Park
4 (677 ratings)
21-acre park with a football stadium, ball fields, a recreation center, playground & picnic areas.
1151 N La Palma Pkwy, Anaheim, CA 92801, USA
Park
Catalina Park
Catalina Park
4.6 (9 ratings)
31568 Catalina St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Park
Mentioned by lagunabeachcity.net
City of Laguna Beach - Playgrounds
"This fenced playground in South Laguna offers climbing equipment and grassy areas. Large trees around the perimeter provide plenty of shade for lounging on the grassy slope. There are public restrooms and street parking."

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas 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
Wildlife refugeNature & ParksBird watching areaHiking areaNature & Wildlife Areas
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
4.7 (425 ratings)4.5 (250 ratings)
Rescue center for sea lions & seals, with pre-booked educational tours & a butterfly garden.
20612 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksAnimal hospitalNature & Wildlife Areas
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park
4.7 (1242 ratings)4.5 (91 ratings)
Expansive park by the ocean featuring 2 beaches plus trails, caves & picnic areas.
5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkNature & Wildlife Areas

Best & Cool Bars in Huntington Beach

Back Bay Bistro
Back Bay Bistro
4.4 (298 ratings)
Bistro in Newport Dunes Resort has Bay views, an American seafood menu, cocktails & live music.
1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
Fine dining restaurantBarBrunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by normreeveslincoln.com
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Newport Beach, CA | Norm Reeves Lincoln
"Get a view of Newport Beach and the Back Bay Nature Reserve with your tail-wagging best friend when you stop by Back Bay Bistro. This restaurant serves award-winning American cuisine and feature their famous Family Brunch on Saturdays and Champagne Brunch on Sundays. And when your dog wants to join in the fun, Back Bay Bistro offers a dog-friendly eating area on its waterfront patio."
Mentioned by Marriott International
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"At Back Bay Bistro, we aspire to create an elevated waterfront dining experience for our guests by blending the highest quality of sustainable ingredients with unparalleled service in a laid-back luxury atmosphere. Open for breakfast and lunchDress code: CasualPhone: +1 949-729-1144"
The Auld Dubliner
The Auld Dubliner
4.6 (1147 ratings)
Classic, convivial Irish haunt with across-the-pond grub, live music & a full bar turning out pints.
71 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Irish pubBarFish & chips restaurantIrish restaurantLive music bar
Agaves Kitchen & Tequila
Agaves Kitchen & Tequila
4.1 (257 ratings)
Sleek, dark eatery & lounge with modern Mexican fare, 120 tequilas & agaves, & live entertainment.
200 Pine Ave Ste A & B, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Mexican restaurantBarRestaurantTaco restaurant

Best Outdoor Activities in Huntington Beach

Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles
4 (1152 ratings)4 (191 ratings)
1 Trump National Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA
Golf courseOutdoor ActivitiesRestaurantWedding venue
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Bolsa Chica State Beach
4.6 (978 ratings)4 (160 ratings)
Surfing & surf fishing are popular activities at this three-mile beach with year-round lifeguards.
California, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Orange County Zoo
Orange County Zoo
4.7 (1794 ratings)4.5 (112 ratings)
8-acre city park zoo features native Southwestern animals & plants, plus regular programs & events.
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA
ZooOutdoor ActivitiesPark

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Huntington Beach

Newport Bay Inn
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Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach
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