Best of Orange County 2019: Best beach

1. Huntington City Beach
Pacific Coast Highway between Beach Boulevard and Seapoint Avenue, Huntington Beach
Perhaps no other stretch of sand in Southern California better encapsulates the region’s beach culture ethos than the 3.5 miles of oceanfront that earned Huntington Beach the moniker Surf City.
Stroll along the 1,850-foot pier from its base at the end of Main Street and you’ll see beach volleyball courts on either side with competitors ranging from weekend enthusiasts to touri