Huntington Beach Pier

Ladera Ranch, California

Description

The Huntington Beach Pier is a great spot to catch the sunset with plenty of food spots nearby. Enjoy good weather year-round. Surfers welcome.

The Huntington Beach Pier is a great spot for a multitude of activities. If you're looking to bodysurf, surf, swim, jog, or just chill, this is the spot for you. There's plenty of a restaurants nearby, making it the perfect weekday/weekend getaway.

I frequent this location to shoot sunsets by the pier. Overall, it's a nice clean beach thats great for hanging with friends and family.

There are parking lots by the pier as well as parking structures further up. Depending on the lot, parking is $1.50/hr. with a maximum of $15/day.

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