Huntington State Beach offers 121 acres of day-use beach access (6am-10pm daily) with ample parking ($15 standard/$20 summer weekends), accessible facilities including restrooms and showers, and a paved 8.

5-mile multi-use trail suitable for walking, running, and biking.

The beach features year-round lifeguard services, fire rings for bonfires, volleyball/basketball courts, and is popular for surfing and surf fishing (valid CA fishing license required); note that swimming requires caution due to dangerous rip currents and ocean conditions.