On the south end of the Huntington Beach beaches is Huntington State Beach. Is one of two state beaches located in the city, and is separated from the other state beach (Bolsa Chica State Beach) by approx. five miles and a span of beachfront known as Huntington City Beach.

One thing these beaches all share that attracts tourists and locals out in the cool - to - warm night air is the bonfire. Bonfire rings or square shaped encasements are available on the flat sand beach first come first serve. You must bring your own fire wood and matches to start the fire, but once you stake claim to a pit, you can light a fire and enjoy yourself.

Huntington State Beach parking runs from Beach Blvd. to Brookhurst Street along Pacific Coast Highway. The parking admission is a flat fee (around $15 on last observation) and is parking is normally ample for tourism, though peak days include 4th of July and the last week of July & first weekend in August for the US Open of Surfing, that swamps the parking lots with traffic. Labor Day weekend traffic also can create a shortage of parking, just so you know.

Bonfire rules generally include no wood palates, no glass, and if you bring sticks or tools to cook your hotdogs and marshmallows, be sure to take them with you or throw them away in trash cans. Also put out your fire when you leave.

If you are looking for action closer to the pier, try your luck at Huntington City Beach bonfire rings. Winter months and off-season are usually wide-open for accessing bonfire rings.