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Helpful Information & Phone Numbers

EMERGENCY SERVICES

For Emergencies: Dial 911

Police Department:
Huntington Beach Police Department
The HBPD is located on the South East corner of Yorktown and Main at 2000 Main Street
phone: 714-960-8811

Fire Department:
Fire Protection and Emergency Services are provided by the Huntington Beach Fire Department
phone: 714-536-5411

LIBRARIES

Huntington Beach Public Library

Branch Locations
Central Library 7111 Talbert Ave. 842-4481
Banning Branch 9281 Banning Ave. 375-5005
Helen Murphy Branch 15882 Graham St. 375-5006
Main Street Branch 525 Main St. 375-5071
Oak View Branch 17251 Oak Lane 375-5068

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POST OFFICE LOCATIONS


Huntington Beach Main Office
6771 Warner Ave, HB

Beach Center Station
316 Olive Ave, HB

Center Ave
7328 Center Ave, HB

Ida Jean Haxton Sta
9151 Atlanta Ave, HB

Phone: (800) ASK-USPS

UTILITIES

 

Cable TV:
Time Warner 888-892-2253

Gas:
The Gas Company 800-427-2200

Electricity:
Southern California Edison 800-409-2365

Telephone service:
Verizon 800-483-4000

Trash collection:
City of Huntington Beach, 714-536-5919

Water:
City of Huntington Beach, 714-536-5919

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Education

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Fullerton public schools are served by:

Huntington Beach City School District
Phone: 714-964-8888

Huntington Beach Union High School District
Phone: 714-964-3339

Golden West College
Phone: 714-892-7711

For more information on Orange County Education, please visit our education page.

Higher Education:

Golden West College
Located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, in Southern California, Golden West College is part of the California Community College system and was founded in 1965. On 120 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, GWC serves 13,000 students and is considered a medium-size, two-year college. GWC provides an Associate degree in most subjects, a strong university transfer program, in addition to a wide variety of short-term vocational [Certificate] options-- offering over 60 major areas.

15744 Golden West Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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Hospitals & Health Care

HOSPITALS

Nearby medical treatment:

 

Huntington Beach Hospital
714-843-5000
17772 Beach Blvd.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Anaheim Memorial Medical Center
714-774-1450
1111 W. La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, 92801

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Parks, Sports & Recreation

Huntington Beach Park Information

City of Huntington Beach Park page:
click here

 

Overnight Camping:

Bolsa Chica State Beach

A popular place for surf fishing and California grunion hunting. The beach extends three miles from Seal Beach to Huntington Beach City Pier. A bikeway connects it with Huntington State Beach, seven miles south.

Across the road from the beach is the 1,000-acre Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, operated by the California Department of Fish and Game.

Overnight Camping :

Sunset Vista RV Campground

Open October through May, this park is owned and operated by the City of Huntington Beach and provides the newest RV camping facility in Huntington Beach and the closest location to downtown. The 46-space facility offers individual water and electrical hookups, as well as a dump station. Reservations are not accepted over the phone and must be made in person at the RV park or by mail. Maximum stay is 14 nights per month.

Huntington City Beach (south side of HB Pier)
Phone: 714-536-5286

Dog Park:

Huntington Central Park Dog Park
A small fenced dog park is located in Huntington Central Park. This area is provided for dogs to run free without leashes. Posted rules must be obeyed and one area is provided for larger dogs, with another for small dogs and puppies.

Location:
Central Park
18000 Goldenwest Street
Enter at the Inlet Drive parking lot

Information:
714-536-5486

Children's Gym:

My Gym - Huntington Beach
For children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.
Located in Huntington Beach, these structured, age-appropriate classes incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and other original activities.
My Gym kids have fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, fine and gross motor proficiency, agility, flexibility and social skills. My Gym offers both parent participation and independent classes.

Little Leage Baseball:

District 62 - North / West Orange County Little Leage
District 62 serves the cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Midway City and Westminster. Website includes boundry lines, links to specific north Orange County Little League teams, challenger division, age charts and tournament information.

Dance Lessons:

A Global Rhythm Dance Studio
With two locations - Huntington Beach & Mission Viejo
Dance students learn that with practice, dedication and focus, anything can be accomplished. This positive, "Can-Do" attitude carries over into other areas of life and creates a positive effect. Children's classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, Mommy & Me Yoga, Hip Hop and Creative Dance (for pre-schoolers).

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Shopping & Services

SHOPPING

Huntington Beach Shopping:

Bella Terra - Huntington Beach Mall - Huntington Beach - Newly constructed, spring of 2005, this mall is conveniently located at the 405 Freeway and Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach®, Bella Terra offers something for everyone and every occasion, in a laid-back, coastal-casual style that's the OC at its best.

- Fashion Island - Newport Beach - One of So. Ca. most extraordinary shopping experiences (20 minutes away)

- Triangle-Square Mall - Costa Mesa - Minutes from the beach, Niketown and more - 949-722-1600 (15 minutes away)

More Orange County Shopping

Farmer's Market:

Fridays
1 PM - 5 PM (rain or shine)
Pier Plaza
Main Street & Pacific Coast Highway
(next to the pier)
Affiliated with Orange County Farm Bureau Sponsored Certified Farmers' Markets. California certified farmers' markets are the real thing - places where genuine farmers sell fruits, nuts and vegetables directly to the public. Every farmer who sells at a certified market is inspected by the county agricultural commissioner to make sure he/she actually grows the commodity being sold.
More Information

Featured Merchant:

Beach Cities Health
Insurance

1118 PCH, Suite C
Huntington Beach, CA
1-877-840-0554

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Restaurants & Dining

Nearby to Huntington Beach

Balboa Bay Club & Resorts - First Cabin
1221 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach

The First Cabin restaurant is the chic destination to dine in Newport Beach. The casually elegant restaurant showcases views of the yacht-filled harbor. Alfresco seating, cozy banquettes and an adjoining bar fashioned in rich mahogany complete the experience.

Sol Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach

South Orange County's newest culinary sensation. Featuring World Island cuisine from the Caribbean, South Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico. Sol is smartly presented in a fusion of rattans, golds, and greens and features indoor and outdoor dining so guests can take advantage of our constant and always-shining California sun.

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Hotels & Lodging

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
- Huntington Beach
This stunning, Spanish-inspired hotel in Huntington Beach will delight your every sense. Pamper yourself at their world-class spa, tempt your taste buds in their numerous restaurants, take a surfing class or simply relax by the lagoon-style pool or on the beach. The spacious guestrooms of this downtown Huntington Beach hotel welcome you with plush beds and private balcony with view.

Reservations: 949-698-1234

HomeAway.com
Accommodations & Vacation Rentals
Offering a great selection of Orange County, CA vacation rentals. An Orange County vacation rental is a great way to experience one of the best vacation destinations in California. The HomeAway network can help you locate a beachside property in such cities as Newport Beach, Balboa Island, Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Sunset Beach and San Clemente.

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List of Services and Information for Huntington Beach, California

 


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

2100 Main, #200 Huntington Beach
714-536-8888

   

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