Beach Parking and Camping
Beach Camping
Encompassing 3.5 miles from Beach Boulevard to the west city limits, the City boasts one of the world's finest beaches. The beachfront includes food, rental concessions, restrooms, outside cold showers, volleyball, fire rings (Beach Boulevard to Huntington Street), and a 2,400 space beach parking lot plus additional parking on Pacific Coast Highway and adjacent streets. Curfew is 10:00 pm to 5:00 am and is strictly enforced. Vehicles may not come in and out of lots throughout the day, you will be charged each time you enter.
Contact Us:
Beach
Parking & Camping
103 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA
92648-5183
Phone: (714) 536-5281
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pier Plaza Parking
Located adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier. These two lots use a Pay and Display System. Parking may be restricted in these lots due to events and valet operations during the year. Always read and follow directions on signs posted.
The fee is $1.50 per hour during non-peak season and $1.75 during the months of May through September, with a $15.00 daily maximum. The Municipal Beach/ Main Promenade Parking Structure Parking Pass is valid in these lots. NOTE: All fees subject to change.
Main Promenade Parking Structure
This 830-space parking and retail structure is located on the east side of Main Street between Walnut and Olive Streets. Validations are available at participating downtown merchants. Holiday and special event rates are effective May 1 through Labor Day each year. Parking after 9:00 pm is $5.00 flat rate and no validations are accepted. Parking rates listed below:
Day Use Parking
Daily parking in the Municipal Parking Lot, between First Street and Beach Boulevard is available at $15.00 per day weekdays, weekends and holidays. Vehicles over 20 feet in length - $15.00 per occupied space with a maxiumu of two (2) spaces. Buses 24 passengers or less are charged $50.00 per day and buses with 25 passengers or more are charged $100.00 per day. Entrances are provided at First Street, Huntington Street, and Beach Boulevard.
NOTE: All fees subject to change.
| Main Promenade Parking Structure Rates | |
|---|---|
| First 30 minutes (included as part of the first hour) | No Charge |
| Up to 2 hours | $1 per hour |
| After 2 hours | $1.00 each 20 minutes |
| Maximum Daily Rate - Non-Peak | $15.00 |
| Evening rate (after 9:00 pm) Flat Rate | $5.00 |
| Fourth of July - Flat Rate | $27.00 |
| Air Show - Flat Rate | $30.00 |
| Maximum Daily Rate - Peak (Memorial Day thru Labor Day) | $17.00 |
| Maximum Daily Rate - Peak Season Holidays and Events Memorial Weekend / Labor Day Weekend / U.S. Open / AVP | $20.00 |
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Strand Parking Structure
Located at 155 Fifth Street with entrance off of Sixth Street. Operating hours are from 9:00 am - midnight. For further information, phone Standard Parking at (714) 374-0421. The Municipal Beach/Main Promenade Parking Structure parking pass is Not Valid at the Strand Parking Structure. View Parking Rates Sunset Vista RV Park
Camping season is October 1 - May 31. Reservations may be made online or by mail up until the day before the reservation date. Camping reservations will be accepted in person for less than 24 hours before desired date at the camping gate. Reservations may be made on the first day of the month at 8:00 am, 3-months prior to arrival. For more information see: Rules and Regulations
- Camper vehicle or auto with trailer - $70.00 a night plus a $10.00 processing fee.
- Seniors (62+) and campers with disabled placard - $60.00 a night plus a $10.00 processing fee.
- All credit card transactions will be assessed a $2.85 fee.
- Extra vehicle fee, $15.00 per calendar day.
| Arrival Date | 1st Day to Reserve |
|---|---|
| October 1 - 31 | July 1st |
| November 1 - 30 | August 1st |
| December 1 - 31 | September 1st |
| January 1 - 31 | October 1st |
| February 1 - 28 | November 1st |
| March 1 - 31 | December 1st |
| April 1 - 30 | January 1st |
| May 1 - 31 | February 1st |
For online reservations and availability go to:
sunsetvistacamping.huntingtonbeachca.gov
For mail-in reservations see: Mail-in Forms
Sunset Vista - Contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 536-5286
Parking Maintenance
The parking meter division maintains and collects revenues in over 1,400 parking meter and 15 parking machines that handle over 1,200 parking spaces. There other duties consist of meter removal and installations, cleaning housings and mechanism repairs. This is a 7-day a week revenue generating division.
Did you know?
The city has over 1,000 parking spaces near the beach! You can purchase the Annual Beach Parking pass that allows discounted parking prices near the City beach. Learn more about this beach parking pass.
