Southern California Need some beach help

[disneegrl4eva]

Ok so Im looking for specifics for a beach day...I need to find a nice clean beach that has ample parking, I dont have to walk 5 miles to get down to the beach and no steep hills...Im staying In Long Beach and although they have beach area..its not good for spending the day down by the water...too steep and hard to get to ...Id prefer something like Laguna or Newport or Huntington if possible..thanks

 

[PHXscuba]

Huntington is good for your specifics in that parking is ample and right next to the beach. No stairs to go down and the beach is wide. Coming down from Long Beach it would certainly be closer than going all the way to Laguna. Areas of Newport/Balboa would also meet your requirements.

PHXscuba

 

[ncc1701]

Another vote for Huntington. One of our favorite vacation locations. There are a decent number of restaurants near the pier (& Ruby's at the end of the pier)

 

[Jajone]

Is Huntington a good swimming beach? Are there body board rentals?

 

[StageTek]

Yes, Huntington is a good swimming beach. Yes, there are body board rentals.

 

[donnajz]

Is there a Boardwalk at Hungtinton Beach? How far of a drive is it from San Diego Zoo ... or Disneyland?

 

[usnuzuloose]

Is there a Boardwalk at Hungtinton Beach? How far of a drive is it from San Diego Zoo ... or Disneyland?

San Diego is a 2 hour drive. Depending on the time of day, it could be a 30 minute drive or more if it during rush hour. It is a straight run with lights all the way. Huntington does have a pier.