Guidebook for our area

Jeff
Guidebook for our area

Food Scene

There is so much variety here. We enjoy living in this neighborhood and these are a few of the places we enjoy grabbing a bite to eat.
The portions are huge so I eat half for dinner and save the rest for lunch the next day.
The Wok Experience
13511 Beach Blvd
The portions are huge so I eat half for dinner and save the rest for lunch the next day.
Only a few blocks away from my house. I usually get the The Beefeater sandwich with Fried Zucchini it's the best I've ever had anywhere. This place is perfect for people that can't cook often but love that home cooked style meal in a home style environment. All dinners come with a free dessert. Food is very affordable. Usually the bill comes out less than I would expect. Also, try the Chicken Fried Steak . Hours: Sundays open til 3pm but M-S open until 9pm.
Uncle Pete's Cafe
14276 Beach Blvd
Only a few blocks away from my house. I usually get the The Beefeater sandwich with Fried Zucchini it's the best I've ever had anywhere. This place is perfect for people that can't cook often but love that home cooked style meal in a home style environment. All dinners come with a free dessert. Food is very affordable. Usually the bill comes out less than I would expect. Also, try the Chicken Fried Steak . Hours: Sundays open til 3pm but M-S open until 9pm.
This is my favorite poke place near my house. I like going here because they don't charge you extra for avocado -- like others do. Win! The spicy original sauce is really good and does have a nice kick to it.
Poke Haus
14006 Beach Boulevard
This is my favorite poke place near my house. I like going here because they don't charge you extra for avocado -- like others do. Win! The spicy original sauce is really good and does have a nice kick to it.
Yes, this is the best In-N-Out Burger drive thru restaurant! We live close to another one which is good too, but this older one must have more of a seasoned grill, cause without a doubt, it tastes better! Can't go wrong with any In-N-Out Burger, but this one just brings it up a notch! Simply yummy! NOTE: no indoor seating
26 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
18062 Beach Blvd
26 locals recommend
Yes, this is the best In-N-Out Burger drive thru restaurant! We live close to another one which is good too, but this older one must have more of a seasoned grill, cause without a doubt, it tastes better! Can't go wrong with any In-N-Out Burger, but this one just brings it up a notch! Simply yummy! NOTE: no indoor seating
Love this outdoor complex! They have everything from Costco to a movie theater to a bunch of restaurants in between. If you are looking for a nice spot to meet up for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend this location! There are also some stores that are good for clothes shopping too. Enjoy! TIP: Bella Terra is a popular spot among Huntington Beach locals as it's a clean outdoor mall with a movie theater. Many people complain about the lack of parking, but if you drive to the back there's a parking structure and I've never had problems finding parking there.
145 locals recommend
Bella Terra
Bella Terra
145 locals recommend
Love this outdoor complex! They have everything from Costco to a movie theater to a bunch of restaurants in between. If you are looking for a nice spot to meet up for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend this location! There are also some stores that are good for clothes shopping too. Enjoy! TIP: Bella Terra is a popular spot among Huntington Beach locals as it's a clean outdoor mall with a movie theater. Many people complain about the lack of parking, but if you drive to the back there's a parking structure and I've never had problems finding parking there.
Opened January 2019. If you like Starbucks it's just a 10 minute walk. Great atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Starbucks Drive-thru
14041 Beach Blvd
8 locals recommend
Opened January 2019. If you like Starbucks it's just a 10 minute walk. Great atmosphere.
This place is very busy for a several reasons. Their pastries, desserts and food are delicious and reasonably priced. You must try their Potato Balls. BEEF POTATO BALLS are my favorite for sure. When you bite into it you get to enjoy the crisp crunch of the outer shell breaking into the creaminess of the mashed potatoes and then the savory center meat filling. Delicious and you can't go wrong with their pastries. Lattes are also delicious. Worth trying while you're in town for sure.
104 locals recommend
Porto's Bakery and Cafe
7640 Beach Blvd
104 locals recommend
This place is very busy for a several reasons. Their pastries, desserts and food are delicious and reasonably priced. You must try their Potato Balls. BEEF POTATO BALLS are my favorite for sure. When you bite into it you get to enjoy the crisp crunch of the outer shell breaking into the creaminess of the mashed potatoes and then the savory center meat filling. Delicious and you can't go wrong with their pastries. Lattes are also delicious. Worth trying while you're in town for sure.
I really enjoy THH sandwiches. First, the pate used in their sandwiches is really tasty and unique. I have tried other sandwich shops and the pate at other places use are not as good. Sometimes I will just buy pate and bread at THH and I am a happy camper. Second, THH gives you nice thick slices of meat in their *House Special banh mi. Other sandwich shops cut their meats too thin and the meat taste gets lost. Third, the bread at THH is crispy and chewy at the same time. It's not too hard where I would cut the roof of my mouth when I bite down like other sandwich shops. The bread here holds together and doesn't break apart.
THH Sandwiches
12055 Brookhurst St
I really enjoy THH sandwiches. First, the pate used in their sandwiches is really tasty and unique. I have tried other sandwich shops and the pate at other places use are not as good. Sometimes I will just buy pate and bread at THH and I am a happy camper. Second, THH gives you nice thick slices of meat in their *House Special banh mi. Other sandwich shops cut their meats too thin and the meat taste gets lost. Third, the bread at THH is crispy and chewy at the same time. It's not too hard where I would cut the roof of my mouth when I bite down like other sandwich shops. The bread here holds together and doesn't break apart.
SEAFOOD COVE, is a delicious local Chinese Food restaurant. I was invited here by one of my guests staying with us. I was impressed with everything I ordered. The service is good and they are very nice. They have decent sized portions. It's across the street from Stater Brothers Market NOTE: There is very limited parking for this popular place.
Seafood Cove
8547 Westminster Blvd.
SEAFOOD COVE, is a delicious local Chinese Food restaurant. I was invited here by one of my guests staying with us. I was impressed with everything I ordered. The service is good and they are very nice. They have decent sized portions. It's across the street from Stater Brothers Market NOTE: There is very limited parking for this popular place.
Cream sauce with bacon is highly recommended and my favorite. They also have Mochi Dogs which are a Korean corn dog. The Mochi had the perfect crunch and bite to it. They are eager to answer any questions you may have about their food. Just opened late June 2023.
Wow Spaghetti
Cream sauce with bacon is highly recommended and my favorite. They also have Mochi Dogs which are a Korean corn dog. The Mochi had the perfect crunch and bite to it. They are eager to answer any questions you may have about their food. Just opened late June 2023.

Essentials

Been going here for MANY years. I highly recommend going to Stater Bros on Wednesday because that's when the prior weeks deals are ending, and the next weeks deals are beginning (Double Discount Wednesday).
10 locals recommend
Stater Bros. Markets
7101 Warner Ave
10 locals recommend
Been going here for MANY years. I highly recommend going to Stater Bros on Wednesday because that's when the prior weeks deals are ending, and the next weeks deals are beginning (Double Discount Wednesday).

Everything Else

They're known for their air quote "cute" bottle presentation when you order your drink. Each tea comes in a plastic bottle, and a glass bottle is offered twice a month. Don't be surprised if there is a line out the door, but they have yummy drinks and cute bottles!
9 locals recommend
Roasting Water
7925 Westminster Blvd.
9 locals recommend
They're known for their air quote "cute" bottle presentation when you order your drink. Each tea comes in a plastic bottle, and a glass bottle is offered twice a month. Don't be surprised if there is a line out the door, but they have yummy drinks and cute bottles!

Parks & Nature

A great place to go walking, jogging, play golf, tennis or basketball, or have a picnic. Lots of trees and trails.
Fountain Valley Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst St
A great place to go walking, jogging, play golf, tennis or basketball, or have a picnic. Lots of trees and trails.
Plenty of free parking around the perimeter along with paid parking right up front that is well worth it. Golf course on site, big lake w/ lots of duckies, walking trails, and many areas for picnics.
81 locals recommend
Mile Square Regional Park
16801 Euclid St
81 locals recommend
Plenty of free parking around the perimeter along with paid parking right up front that is well worth it. Golf course on site, big lake w/ lots of duckies, walking trails, and many areas for picnics.
If you are looking for fresh air, beautiful sunset, close proximity to parking, plethora of fire pits, and nice soft sand. This is the place to be to unwind and relax. Bolsa Chica State Beach is our home beach. It's close, uncrowded, and unpretentious. The bathrooms get cleaned regularly and you can park close to the sand, even on busy days. My wife and kids enjoy the ocean breeze. We have such a good time refreshing our souls at the ocean. TIP: You can sometimes find FREE parking near the Jack in the Box at Warner Ave and PCH
84 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Pacific Coast Hwy
84 locals recommend
If you are looking for fresh air, beautiful sunset, close proximity to parking, plethora of fire pits, and nice soft sand. This is the place to be to unwind and relax. Bolsa Chica State Beach is our home beach. It's close, uncrowded, and unpretentious. The bathrooms get cleaned regularly and you can park close to the sand, even on busy days. My wife and kids enjoy the ocean breeze. We have such a good time refreshing our souls at the ocean. TIP: You can sometimes find FREE parking near the Jack in the Box at Warner Ave and PCH
Parking is free and the Warner entrance is my preferred entrance. To be sure, parts of the reserve do not feel extremely remote. The freeway noise never goes away completely. But it is a neat place to step away from the craziness of the city. If you like the outdoors but have trouble on the hills, then the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is pretty perfect for you. You'll definitely meet your 10,000 step-count for the day here!
83 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 CA-1
83 locals recommend
Parking is free and the Warner entrance is my preferred entrance. To be sure, parts of the reserve do not feel extremely remote. The freeway noise never goes away completely. But it is a neat place to step away from the craziness of the city. If you like the outdoors but have trouble on the hills, then the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is pretty perfect for you. You'll definitely meet your 10,000 step-count for the day here!

Sightseeing

One of my favorite piers! Tons of things to do including surfing, eating, dancing, drinks, brunch, volleyball, etc. My wife and I always have a great time coming here! Can't wait to come back to try other places in downtown!
372 locals recommend
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach Pier
372 locals recommend
One of my favorite piers! Tons of things to do including surfing, eating, dancing, drinks, brunch, volleyball, etc. My wife and I always have a great time coming here! Can't wait to come back to try other places in downtown!

Entertainment & Activities

This place has ample parking with a Lee’s Sandwiches, Albertson's and a Rite Aid for all your pre movie shopping. This is my first choice for NEW releases simply because of their Sunday Special, all seats $6.50, all day! NOTE: can get crowded - so get there early --- or Matinee MON-SAT $8.00 before 5:15pm
Regency Westminster
6721 Westminster Blvd.
This place has ample parking with a Lee’s Sandwiches, Albertson's and a Rite Aid for all your pre movie shopping. This is my first choice for NEW releases simply because of their Sunday Special, all seats $6.50, all day! NOTE: can get crowded - so get there early --- or Matinee MON-SAT $8.00 before 5:15pm
How can anyone dislike a theme park with good rides and cheap prices? I agree some of the guests can be a bit "special", but that is not the theme park's fault. Tip: splurge for fast lane passes! If you only have one day set aside for this park... it allows you to ride everything you want. Unlike Disneyland and Universal Studios, this pass has no limits for usage and no specific time to come back. It takes you straight to the front of the line as many times as you want. There are separate entrances for this line.
1145 locals recommend
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd
1145 locals recommend
How can anyone dislike a theme park with good rides and cheap prices? I agree some of the guests can be a bit "special", but that is not the theme park's fault. Tip: splurge for fast lane passes! If you only have one day set aside for this park... it allows you to ride everything you want. Unlike Disneyland and Universal Studios, this pass has no limits for usage and no specific time to come back. It takes you straight to the front of the line as many times as you want. There are separate entrances for this line.
Newest of the two parks on Disneyland Resort property. It doesn't have as many rides or restaurants as Disneyland, but this is an enjoyable park and definitely deserves a visit at least once. TIP: Disney California Adventure is a great park, however, I offer the following caveat -- if you're stuck with choosing between a one-day visit to Disneyland vs a one-day visit to Disney California Adventure, you'll probably want to choose Disneyland in most cases.
270 locals recommend
Disney California Adventure
Disneyland Dr
270 locals recommend
Newest of the two parks on Disneyland Resort property. It doesn't have as many rides or restaurants as Disneyland, but this is an enjoyable park and definitely deserves a visit at least once. TIP: Disney California Adventure is a great park, however, I offer the following caveat -- if you're stuck with choosing between a one-day visit to Disneyland vs a one-day visit to Disney California Adventure, you'll probably want to choose Disneyland in most cases.
Simply magical. You can not beat the details put into Disneyland. Beloved classics brought to life. There isn't another place that can give you that magical feeling when you pass through the gates. Shows, rides, characters, dining... so much to see and do. Yes, it's expensive. But you get what you pay for. TIP: download FREE MouseWait app... it will let you know wait times, show times, restroom, dining, and closed attractions while your in the park AND SO MUCH MORE. This app is an absolute must.
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr
3085 locals recommend
Simply magical. You can not beat the details put into Disneyland. Beloved classics brought to life. There isn't another place that can give you that magical feeling when you pass through the gates. Shows, rides, characters, dining... so much to see and do. Yes, it's expensive. But you get what you pay for. TIP: download FREE MouseWait app... it will let you know wait times, show times, restroom, dining, and closed attractions while your in the park AND SO MUCH MORE. This app is an absolute must.