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Downtown Huntington Beach and the
Huntington Beach (California) Pier are absolutely beautiful
on autumn nights with the holiday lights that come to life
as the sun goes down over the Pacific Ocean. Seen in the
photo above is Catalina Island to the left of the Huntington
Beach Pier. It blends into the landscape but is actually 22
miles away.
Holidays in Huntington Beach are very
special. There are lots of activities and things to do such
as visit Santa, shop, watch a movie, take the Polar Plunge
on January 1 and just soak up beautiful Southern California
rays of sun.
Daily through first week
in January : Snowflakes light up the Huntington Beach Pier and Main
Street through New Year's Day. Approximately 84 artificial
snowflakes strewn with twinkling lights adorn downtown
Huntington Beach. They are a delight to see. There are 48 on
the pier and 36 stretching along Main Street from Pacific
Coast Highway to Orange Avenue.
Every Friday:
Farmer's Market and Art Fair
held weekly on Friday from Noon to Dusk (approx. 5 p.m.) at
the outdoor Pier Plaza next to the Huntington Beach Pier.
This certified Farmer's Market sells the finest California
grown fruits and vegetables, breads, nuts, flowers and
perishables. The Art Fair held in conjunction with the
Farmer's Market features over 50 vendors selling unique,
hand made gifts and crafts. Call: (714) 536-2213 or (714)
846-5509. Location: Pier Plaza at Pacific Coast Highway and
Main Street, Huntington Beach, California 92648.
Every Saturday and
Sunday before Christmas
Newland House Museum Tour - Decked out in
Christmas spirit,
the historic Newland House is decorated with red bows and a
Christmas tree in the living room. Docent led tours from
local historians provide information about the two-story
Victorian home built in 1898. Location: Newland Center at
Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue,
19820 Beach Blvd.,
Huntington Beach CA 92648. Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Call:
(714) 962-5777.
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