Description:
Huntington State Beach is popular with families. During the summer months, surfing is blackballed to make it safer and more enjoyable for swimmers, bodysurfers and bodyboarders who are thrilled to have the big waves to themselves without the worry of runaway surf boards. The atmosphere is generally laid back.
A nature preserve is located at the southern end of the beach. This is where the California Least Tern, a rare and endangered species of bird, makes its nesting grounds. Although a fence separates the sanctuary from the beach, you can still sneak a peak at these rare birds during the nesting season.