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Free things to do in Huntington Beach

3 genuinely free places in and around Huntington Beach, California — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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Huntington Beach Art Center

City art center presenting changing contemporary-art exhibitions and community programs in downtown Huntington Beach; gallery admission is free.

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Huntington Beach Art Center

Huntington Beach, California

City art center presenting changing contemporary-art exhibitions and community programs in downtown Huntington Beach; gallery admission is free.

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Lunch for 4Downtown cafés and restaurants are within walking distance
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Downtown street and public-garage parking nearby; rates and time limits vary

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Shipley Nature Center

Protected native habitat in Huntington Central Park with walking trails, restored wetlands, interpretive displays and a demonstration garden;…

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Shipley Nature Center

Huntington Beach, California

Protected native habitat in Huntington Central Park with walking trails, restored wetlands, interpretive displays and a demonstration garden; admission is free and donations are optional.

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Lunch for 4No café inside; picnic facilities are available elsewhere in Central Park
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Use designated Huntington Central Park parking near the entrance; no parking charge confirmed

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

State-managed coastal wetland with public trails, wildlife viewing and birding around tidal marsh habitat; entry to the reserve is free.

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Huntington Beach, California

State-managed coastal wetland with public trails, wildlife viewing and birding around tidal marsh habitat; entry to the reserve is free.

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Lunch for 4No concessions in the reserve; bring water and pack out all waste
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Public trailhead parking is available; no official parking charge located

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