Huntington Beach Real Estate
Huntington Beach real estate varies from condos and townhouses
in the mid $150,000's to single-family homes that start in the $300,000's
and into the millions. The median price of homes in this area is $480,000.
With the growth of the community you will find a mix of newer homes blended
with older homes.
Huntington Beach
Known as Surf City USA, Huntington
Beach is primarily a
beach
community and is renown for its great surfing and surfing contests. In the
warmer months this city is alive with tourists and visiting surfers. It is
considered a relaxed beach town with a playful attitude. Numerous parks feature
riding stables, equestrian trails, a marina, and a wildlife preserve. Along
the ocean is an eight-mile trail for biking, walking, inline skating and jogging.
Huntington Beach Pier
Made of concrete, this pier is one of the longest recreational
piers in the world stretching 1850 feet into the ocean.
International Surfing Museum has collections of surfing memorabilia depicting
the history of surfing. Visitors tour the museum to the sound of surfer music.
Cultural Activities & Museums
The Huntington
Beach Art Center is a community art center displaying the works in all
media of living contemporary artists. The center holds classes, lectures and
musical performances through out the year.
Newland
House Museum, a historic Victorian farm house, was built in 1898 for William
and Mary Newland and their 10 children. It is the oldest residence in Huntington
Beach. Visit Old World Village
and enjoy foods, shopping and entertainment in this unique Bavarian Village.
Markets & Shopping
The Farmer's Market is a great outdoor place to shop for California
grown fruits and vegetables. It also features an art fair with vendors selling
unique and handcrafted items.
Main Street in this city is a popular shopping district heralding boutiques
and surf shops. Other shopping areas include 5 Points Plaza and Bella Terra
Huntington Beach Mall .
Special Attractions
Bolsa Ecological
Reserve, a restored coastal salt marsh, is home to many species of birds,
plants and animals. Across the road from the reserve is Bolsa Chico Beach
a popular place to surf fish for many varieties of fish including sand sharks.
The renowned GRUNION Run a yearly event is well worth a late night or two.
And you ca watch Monarch butterflies gather in the Eucalyptus trees at the
Norma Gibbs Park.
