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Huntington Beach California Map

Explore Huntington Beach, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Huntington Beach, California

How to Use This Huntington Beach, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Huntington Beach, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Huntington Beach.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Huntington Beach
State	California (CA)
County	Orange County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.698007
Longitude	-118.003834
Population	198,711
Density	2841.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	92648, 92605, 92615, 92646, 92647
Area Code	949
County Seat	Santa Ana
School District	Huntington Beach Union High School District

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About Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Beach is a locality in Orange County, California, United States. With a population of 198,711, Huntington Beach is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 2841.9 people per km². Huntington Beach is located at 33.6980°N, 118.0038°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Huntington Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 92648, 92605, 92615.

Huntington Beach maintains a singular presence where the land yields to the expansive blue horizon of the Pacific Ocean. It lies 4.3 miles southwest of Fountain Valley, CA (from Fountain Valley, CA: bearing 218°T), and is situated 9.6 miles southwest of Santa Ana. The physical character of Huntington Beach is defined by its flat, sandy expanse, where the salt-heavy air carries a faint, persistent dampness that clings to the skin as the sun dips low. Inland, the terrain holds a quiet, unassuming flatness, though the distant, jagged silhouette of the San Joaquin Hills provides a subtle anchor to the eastern view. Water defines the edges of the landscape, from the rhythmic pulse of the tide to the quiet, contained surface of Lake Huntington, while the Huntington Beach Channel acts as a narrow, vital vein cutting through the earth. Residents often gather in Triangle Park, a small green space that serves as a modest lung for the urban grid, offering a brief respite from the relentless, shimmering glare of the afternoon light.

Development of Huntington Beach emerged from the ambitions of early visionaries who saw potential in the vast, windswept dunes and the promise of the Pacific Ocean. The settlement grew with a deliberate, steady pace, transitioning from its initial agricultural roots and early oil exploration into a permanent residential fixture of the coast. Over the decades, the architecture of Huntington Beach shifted from modest wooden structures to a more dense, sprawling collection of homes that reflect the changing fortunes of the region. History here is not found in grand monuments, but in the way the streets were laid out to align with the cooling drafts coming off the water, ensuring that the legacy of the town remains tethered to the shifting sands and the seasonal cycles of the coast.

Modern life in Huntington Beach is sustained by a diverse economy that balances service, professional enterprise, and a robust commitment to local infrastructure. While the town no longer relies on the heavy industry of its early days, the influence of the sea remains central to its commercial identity, drawing visitors who sustain the local shops and dining corridors. Education thrives through the presence of institutions like Golden West College, which serves as a center for technical and academic advancement. The infrastructure of Huntington Beach is designed to manage the constant flow of residents and travelers, with wide boulevards that mirror the orderly, sun-bleached nature of the neighborhood, all supported by the nearby presence of the Newport Submarine Canyon, which subtly influences the deep-sea currents that shape the local marine environment.

Culture in Huntington Beach manifests in an enduring devotion to the water, where surfing and competitive swimming are not merely pastimes but extensions of the local character. The town celebrates its identity through annual festivals that draw crowds to the sand, transforming the quiet stretches near the water into a vibrant, sun-drenched theater of activity. Landmarks such as the iconic pier define the skyline, serving as a focal point for those who wish to watch the fog drift or observe the changing colors of the sky as day fades. While Huntington Beach has seen its share of notable figures pass through its doors, the spirit of the place remains firmly with the people who inhabit its streets daily, finding beauty in the simple intersection of the Pacific Ocean and the dry, golden light that defines the afternoon hours.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Huntington Beach Central Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 237° SW
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 257° W
Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 265° W
Bolsa Chica State Beach (State Park) — 2.1 mi, 233° SW
Inner Bay Loop Trail Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.3 mi, 271° W
World's largest surfboard (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 176° S
Bolsa Bay State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 2.8 mi, 278° W
WWII 16 inch Gun Mount (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 279° W
Mile Square Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.1 mi, 066° NE
Sapphire Center (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 053° NE
Huntington State Beach (State Park) — 3.6 mi, 165° S
Santa Ana River Trail (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 113° SE
Trần Hưng Đạo (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 030° NE
Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.0 mi, 304° NW · 1,777 acres
Viện Bảo Tàng Lịch Sử Quân Lực Việt Nam Cộng Hòa (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 040° NE
Ronald Reagan (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 060° NE
Emperor Quang Trung (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 044° NE
Location 1980 (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 131° SE
Dennis Kelly Public Aquarium (Aquarium) — 5.6 mi, 111° E
Starlight Theatre Co (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 103° E
Dr. Jack B. Holland (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 109° E
Triangle Square Cinemas (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 128° SE
Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12 (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 096° E
Martin Lawrence Galleries (Gallery) — 6.4 mi, 094° E
Showcase Gallery (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 091° E
Rancho Los Alamitos (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 313° NW
Crazy Bus (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 005° N
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 10.5 mi, 134° SE · 8,946 acres
Cleveland National Forest (National Forest) — 20.0 mi, 075° E · 426k acres

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