Guidebook for Huntington Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
Gaslamp Music + Bar + Kitchen
6251 CA-1Live 80s band on Friday nights.
Spaghettini
3005 Old Ranch PkwyLive jazz music most nights.
Check-out the website for more well-known performers in concert in the main room while smaller bands like Hula Girls (Hula/Rockabilly) perform in the Dagger Bar Tiki Lounge. http://www.donthebeachcomber.com
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Don the Beachcomber
16278 Pacific Coast HwyCheck-out the website for more well-known performers in concert in the main room while smaller bands like Hula Girls (Hula/Rockabilly) perform in the Dagger Bar Tiki Lounge. http://www.donthebeachcomber.com
Essentials
Trader Joe's is within walking distance and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Trader Joe's
16821 Algonquin StTrader Joe's is within walking distance and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Food Scene
Outdoor seating with views of the marina. Open for breakfast and lunch only.
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Schooner Or Later
241 N Marina DrOutdoor seating with views of the marina. Open for breakfast and lunch only.
Great food. For more privacy ask for a table upstairs. Originally opened by Sonny Bono's restauranteur daughter Christy Bono. The restaurant is named after her son Nico.
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Nico's Restaurant
5760 2nd StGreat food. For more privacy ask for a table upstairs. Originally opened by Sonny Bono's restauranteur daughter Christy Bono. The restaurant is named after her son Nico.
In the front of Mahe is a restaurant and sushi bar, but in the back is a bar with a small stage for live bands and a small dance floor.
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Mahé
24961 Dana Point Harbor DrIn the front of Mahe is a restaurant and sushi bar, but in the back is a bar with a small stage for live bands and a small dance floor.
Esther's Place
7561 Center AveEsther's is a hole-in-the-wall place to get a healthy lunch.
Order from the Vietnamese kitchen and/or the vegan/raw kitchen. Open from 5:33 p.m. to 8:33 p.m.
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Âu Lạc FV
16563 Brookhurst StOrder from the Vietnamese kitchen and/or the vegan/raw kitchen. Open from 5:33 p.m. to 8:33 p.m.
In Huntington Harbour Place about a seven minute walk from my home. Open for lunch and dinner. Limited outdoor seating. Can be pricey.
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Red Table
16821 Algonquin StIn Huntington Harbour Place about a seven minute walk from my home. Open for lunch and dinner. Limited outdoor seating. Can be pricey.
In Huntington Harbour Place about a seven minute walk from my home. Open for lunch and dinner. Pool tables.
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Harbour Rackhouse
16903 Algonquin StIn Huntington Harbour Place about a seven minute walk from my home. Open for lunch and dinner. Pool tables.
The best pastrami sandwich anywhere. The adjacent wine bar has entertainment (live music, trivia night) most nights. Walk on Sunset Beach before or afterwards.
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Brix Sunset Beach
16635 Pacific Coast HwyThe best pastrami sandwich anywhere. The adjacent wine bar has entertainment (live music, trivia night) most nights. Walk on Sunset Beach before or afterwards.
My breakfast favorites are the Oat Bran Muffins and Ham & Cheese Croissants. On a hot day I like to cool off with their Ice Blended Mocha.
D and N Donuts
16917 Algonquin StMy breakfast favorites are the Oat Bran Muffins and Ham & Cheese Croissants. On a hot day I like to cool off with their Ice Blended Mocha.
Great seafood and spectacular views. Located at the foot of Huntington Beach Pier.
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Praia Duke's Huntington
317 Pacific Coast HwyGreat seafood and spectacular views. Located at the foot of Huntington Beach Pier.
Himalayan Grill
16400 CA-1My favorite entree is the Chicken Tikka Masala.
My favorite is the Refreshing Roll that's topped with slivers of lemon and jalapena. Sit outside for great people watching.
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Sushi On Fire
301 Main StMy favorite is the Refreshing Roll that's topped with slivers of lemon and jalapena. Sit outside for great people watching.
Walk or drive to Tsunami for the mid-week dinner specials on Tightwad Tuesday (Half Price on Selected Rolls) and Flat Broke Wednesday (2 For 1 Teppanyaki Entrees).
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Tsunami Sushi
17236 Pacific Coast HwyWalk or drive to Tsunami for the mid-week dinner specials on Tightwad Tuesday (Half Price on Selected Rolls) and Flat Broke Wednesday (2 For 1 Teppanyaki Entrees).
This little-known spot is one of the few restaurants literally on the sand. It's at the end of Seal Beach next to the jetty so you can enjoy the views of the ocean and--on a clear day--you can even see Catalina Island about 26 miles away.
River's End Cafe
15 1st StThis little-known spot is one of the few restaurants literally on the sand. It's at the end of Seal Beach next to the jetty so you can enjoy the views of the ocean and--on a clear day--you can even see Catalina Island about 26 miles away.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. Open since 1967. Sit in the front patio for people watching or back patio for privacy. Open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Sugar Shack Cafe
213 Main StGreat place for breakfast or lunch. Open since 1967. Sit in the front patio for people watching or back patio for privacy. Open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Arts & Culture
The art galleries throughout the city stay open until 9 p.m. on the First Thursday Art Walk (1st Thursday of Every Month only). Starts at 6 pm. Free shuttle provided by the city. Park at the museum or near any gallery on Pacific Coast Highway.
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Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff DrThe art galleries throughout the city stay open until 9 p.m. on the First Thursday Art Walk (1st Thursday of Every Month only). Starts at 6 pm. Free shuttle provided by the city. Park at the museum or near any gallery on Pacific Coast Highway.
Entertainment & Activities
The Seal Beach Summer Concerts are FREE and take place here on Wednesday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm during the months of July and August. For a list of dates and entertainment visit: sealbeachchamber.com
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Seal Beach Pier Playground
900 Ocean AveThe Seal Beach Summer Concerts are FREE and take place here on Wednesday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm during the months of July and August. For a list of dates and entertainment visit: sealbeachchamber.com
This reptile and amphibian store is great to take younger KIDS because you can purchase food to feed the turtles and huge (24"+) catfish in the store's pond that usually has a monitor lizard perched atop it. There are also giant tortoises to feed. For about $5 you can pay to go into the store's snake section with some that are longer than 10 feet.
Prehistoric Pets
18822 Brookhurst StThis reptile and amphibian store is great to take younger KIDS because you can purchase food to feed the turtles and huge (24"+) catfish in the store's pond that usually has a monitor lizard perched atop it. There are also giant tortoises to feed. For about $5 you can pay to go into the store's snake section with some that are longer than 10 feet.
Shopping
Ralphs
5241 Warner AveThe nearest large grocery store is Ralphs.
Getting Around
For only $5 you can take the Aqualink catamaran from Alamitos Bay Landing (about 10 minutes away) for a 40-minute commute to the Long Beach Aquarium, Downtown Long Beach, Shoreline Village, and Queen Mary. The boats run every 45 minutes beginning at 11 am with the last boat leaving the aquarium at 9:45 pm returning to Alamitos Bay at 10:30 pm. If you're having fun in Downtown Long Beach then just Uber back to Alamitos Bay.
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Aqualink - Alamitos Bay Landing
For only $5 you can take the Aqualink catamaran from Alamitos Bay Landing (about 10 minutes away) for a 40-minute commute to the Long Beach Aquarium, Downtown Long Beach, Shoreline Village, and Queen Mary. The boats run every 45 minutes beginning at 11 am with the last boat leaving the aquarium at 9:45 pm returning to Alamitos Bay at 10:30 pm. If you're having fun in Downtown Long Beach then just Uber back to Alamitos Bay.