Late July – early August
US Open of Surfing
Huntington Beach Pier, south side
Nine days of world-tour surfing, skate and BMX with roughly half a million visitors.
Huntington Beach
Surf City Events
The US Open of Surfing, Pacific Airshow, farmers markets and everything else on the Huntington Beach calendar.
Early October
Pacific Airshow
Along the shoreline from the pier to Beach Blvd
Three days of formation flying over the water — the biggest weekend of the fall.
Every Tuesday, 5–9pm
Surf City Nights
Main Street, Downtown
Certified farmers market, street food and a genuinely local weeknight crowd.
Mid-December
Boat Parade of Lights
Huntington Harbour main channel
Decorated boats circle the Harbour while the islands light up their docks.
July 4
Fourth of July Parade
Main Street & PCH
One of the largest Independence Day parades west of the Mississippi.
Sunday evenings, summer
Concerts in the Park
Huntington Central Park
Free live music on the lawn — bring low chairs and get there early.
Events
A Local's Guide to the US Open of Surfing
Where to park, when to actually show up, and how to enjoy the biggest week of the Huntington Beach year without losing your mind.
July 5, 2026 · 6 min read
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