Huntington Beach

PARK NEWS

Due to increasing demand and limited parking, temporary park closures have become frequent on weekends and holidays from March through September.

Most of the park’s parking is first-come, first-served -- and is limited. Visitors are strongly encouraged to arrive outside peak hours (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.) or reserve a parking space for guaranteed entry from 6 a.m.- 12 p.m. Reserved parking spaces will be available from May 16 - September 2, 2024. Reserved parking is $5 per spot, per day, and can be booked starting up to 1 month in advance. For more information about reserved parking, click here!

To make a Parking Reservation, click here!

HOURS

6 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 10 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

Atalaya Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily (extended to 5 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time) PLEASE NOTE: Atalaya is the venue for many large events throughout the year and may be closed in correspondence to these events. For current information, please contact the park office.

OFFICE

9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily (extended to 8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

Spoonbills Ice Cream: Open 11a.m.-5 p.m., daily (extended to 6 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)

ADMISSION

$8/adult; $5/ S.C. Senior; $4/youth age 6-15; Free for children 5 and younger.

Atalaya admission: $2/person ages 6 and up. Children 5 and under admitted free.

PETS

Huntington Beach State Park is a dog friendly park year round. Please keep in mind that all dogs must remain on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Please clean up after your pet. Dogs are allowed on the south end of the beach. Dogs are prohibited in buildings, including Atalaya and on the north end of the beach. The north end extends from the beach access at the north parking lot to the jetty.

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Programs & Events

Coastal Kayaking

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Every Week on Tuesday

Alligators

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Every Week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Salt Marsh Seining

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Every Week on Tuesday

Atalaya tour

March 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Every Week on Saturday

March 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Week on Monday, Tuesday

Spineless Wonders

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every Week on Tuesday

Coastal Birding

March 10, 2024 - December 31, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Every Week on Wednesday

Crabbing

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Every Week on Wednesday, Friday

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Every Week on Saturday

Turtles' Time Out

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every Week on Wednesday

Surf Seining

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Every Week on Thursday

Sea Turtles

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every Week on Friday

Atalaya Ghost Tour

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Every Week on Friday

Snakes and Reptiles

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every Week on Saturday

Fish Printing

June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Every Week on Monday

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