This week in Huntington Beach — the short list.
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On the water
This week · Oct 8
Sat 7am–6pm · Pier, south side
World’s largest gathering of Black surfers. Contest, free lessons, 5K, yoga, music. Free; some activities need sign-up.
Sun 10am–2pm · Old World
The “Oktoberfest Stakes” at Old World Village. Free–$18, all ages. Oktoberfest runs all weekend.
Through Tue · open coast
NWS Coastal Flood Advisory: high tides 6.5–7 ft mornings and evenings. Beach lots can flood. High rip risk through Fri.
Jump to a lane
Must-have
Parks, patios, beach rules, named spots.
1–6pm + waves
Conditions, thermal window, north of the pier.
Pier + Bolsa
Tides, windows, species, license line.
8–15 items
The curated week. Not every Eventbrite listing.
Local
Go / Regular / Splurge. Dogs in the same line.
When it’s busy
Event weekends. Not a booking engine.
Standing lists
Practical
Parking, bike path, Bolsa, shops.
See
Pier Plaza booths, Art Center, murals.
Patios
Bars and restaurants that mean it.
Harbour
Named boats. License on the boat.
Play
Meadowlark public 18, plus nearby.
Hear
SeaLegs, Old World, the plaza.
Weekly
Tuesday Main, Saturday harbour.
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