SperlingViews - Huntington_Beach, California

Can't beat the weather here.[read more...]

Spent my teens, twenties and early thirties in Huntington Beach. Now that I've lived in a few other places around the country, here is some advice for those of you who live in H.B. with considerations to leave: DON'T!!! While I have expanded my career and enjoyed a greater amount of success by moving, do yourselves a favor and listen to my advice. Huntington Beach is the best-of-the-best. The weather, fabulous beaches, proximity to amazing mountains and deserts, culture, safe and clean communities, nice people, superb infrastructure and services, clean air that is fragranced with the ocean breezes at night. The list seems endless. I am moving back this year-end of story. There's always a way to find affordable housing-even if it means downsizing or exploring some of the well-kept, lovely mobile home parks that have been grandfathered in. Quite frankly, I would rather live in a crackerbox in the place God our Creator seems to have specially blessed, rather than live in a mansion in any of the appalling, rancid, cesspool cities that my travels have taken me to. God Bless Huntington Beach. God Bless the people and its leaders. God Bless the beach cities of Orange County. [read more...]

I was lucky to grow up in HB in the 70s and moved away for about 20 years. I was fortunate enough to live near Huntington High School and the neighborhoods near Main Street still have that "small town" vibe. It's a good thing. Yes, it's much more expensive then before but in comparison to Los Angeles, the homes are less expensive and bigger. The crime is relatively low and good schools.In Los Angeles you can live in a nice neighborhood, have your car stolen from your driveway and will need to enroll your child in a private school or be on a waitlist for a charter school. (Don't get me wrong, I love LA and wish HB was as liberal and had as many great things to do.) A thing that I have always found about people from HB is their genuinely friendly...because "life is good". [read more...]

Couldn't ask for more perfect weather. Always a comfortable temperature, no matter what season.[read more...]

Cost of living and the price of homes in this area are insane. My husband and I both work hard and make a good living but we STILL can't afford to buy a decent place. It's sad and pathetic when people make good money, save thier money and can only afford a tiny, cheap, old, nasty condo. Can't wait to move out of here![read more...]

I have lived in California my whole life, but not until I started a family of my own did I realize how expensive it really is. We currently are looking for somewhere else to go where we will have more opportunity to have a comfortable life. Yes, we do make more in california but all of it goes to rent/ mortgage.[read more...]

Huntington Beach offers great climate, places to eat, and a great bike path along the beach. The downside is that the land is flat, and the prices are high. The worst thing about the city is that it is between several airports which creates a lot of air traffic[read more...]

By the time I could afford HB, I was already finished with college. But it was nice to show people where I grew up (ashamed of the location) where I moved on up to. The only thing is the high cost wiped out the cool beach type people vibe and a lot of stuffy corporate types started moving in along with the element from Santa Ana and Westminster. Let's see what HB becomes after this recession.[read more...]

Great weather, beautiful beach, parks, smaller town feel with big city amenities[read more...]

Huntington Beach has alot to offer children.[read more...]

The cost of living here is horrible. We have no seasons unless you call the Santa Ana winds a season. Havent seen rain in ages. Every year southern california has fires and our air quality stinks (literally). It smells like smoke and who knows what it does to your lungs. Traffic is so bad. There are so many people here that everyone lives on top of the other one, no room to breathe. If you plan on raising a family here be prepared to never see your kids because you will always be working just to pay the rent. This may be a place for young single people but once you want a house with a lawn, a couple of kids and a dog it's time to move out of state.[read more...]

Huntington Beach has a reliable flow of good, clean air. It's a great place to live in southern California.[read more...]

I've lived in Huntington Beach for 4 yrs and LOVE IT!!! The fire & police depts are first rate. The beach area is beautiful and the activities are available to every age range. The city strives to maintain communitity activities that are free or low cost and always fun.[read more...]

While it gets cool in the summer and hot in the spring when Santa Ana winds blow for the most part it is virtually year round blue skies, sunshine and comfortable temperature. I've traveled to 48 states and 13 countries and haven't found a place with better weather. The greatest thing is here you do not have to plan your life around the weather.[read more...]

I live here in HB and it is pretty nice. We are kind of embarassed at just how beautiful it is all the time! Go 30 minutes inland and your are choking from the smog and heat...[read more...]

Spring and fall is the nicest. There is enough of a difference in the seasons to notice. Without the falling leaves, snow, etc.[read more...]

We moved here two years ago and couldn't be happier. As far as crime is concerened... I havent heard of any. I take that as a good sign. :)[read more...]

Beautiful City by the Pacific Ocean. Perfect climate. Too crowded and very, very expensive.[read more...]

I live here primarily because of the climate and easy access to outdoor activities.[read more...]

Quite the place. Ideal place to raise children. Great climate. Clean air due to the breeze blowing in from the ocean.[read more...]