Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Huntington Beach

"With a modern, refined beach aesthetic and youthful, energetic vibes, Driftwood Kitchen brings fun and ease to waterfront dining. Their slogan, "any closer and you would have to swim," rings 100% true at this California-seafood focused restaurant situated right on the beach. This Instagram worthy spot with crystal clear views will draw you in, but their supremely executed ocean-to-table dining experience will be why you keep coming back."

"At Driftwood Kitchen you can listen to the waves break on the sand while you dine on fresh, seasonal ingredients. With sweeping ocean views, the restaurant is located next to Pacific Edge Hotel and is just steps away from Main Beach. Portion sizes here are generous and the food is healthy with lots of organic options."

"Ocean views and ridiculous sunsets alone ought to be enough to bring folks in, but gourmet Driftwood steps up the food with seasonal menus centered around fresh, sustainable seafood, plus options for landlubbers...."

"Catal Restaurant is a fine dining destination with the Downtown Disney retail and entertainment complex, owned and operated by the Patina Group. The elegant restaurant offers a tranquil, intimate dining experience within its main dining room and outdoor balcony, which offers spectacular panoramic views of surrounding Disney attractions. Upscale entrees available at lunch and dinner include slow-roasted prime rib, suckling pig, oxtail ragu, and steelhead salmon, with shareable appetizers such as stuffed piquillo peppers, ahi bruschetta, and bacon-wrapped dates also available for sharing."

"Restaurants Mediterranean Anaheim. Catal is located in the Downtown Disney complex, but you won't find typical theme park fare here. Rather than funnel cake or frozen lemonade, head to Catal for high-end white-tablecloth dishes (think: oxtail ragu with masa gnocchi, lamb roulade and a whole portion of the menu dedicated to paellas) crafted by L.A.'s Patina Group."

"Just a short walk from our Anaheim hotel, this eclectic eatery located in the Downtown Disney district of DISNEYLAND® serves up delicious signature burgers, grilled seafood and many gluten-free dishes. Get Directions opens in a new tab"

"Long BeachAlan Gomez moved next door to make way for Analog Record Shop. His retooled coffee bar now looks better than ever, with exposed white rafters, sea blue tables, wood benches with mauve piping, and a round bar showcasing Onyx Coffee Lab beans from Arkansas. Traditional espresso beverages and brewed coffee shine, though Gomez also serves Rose Gold lattes made with turmeric and cayenne and barrel-aged coffee that absorbs flavor from a small countertop oak barrel."

"The owner of Commodity has worked all over Southern California and Portland as a barista. His barista game is strong and he brings top European Roasters to Long Beach. Every time we stop in they seem to be rotating another roaster into their lineup."

"Over on Balboa Island, a nice tiny community that brings Amity Island of the Jaws movie to mind, is this place where you’ll likely to meet all kinds of Newport Beach legendary characters catching late afternoon and early evening drinks at the bar. The place jumps at night in the summertime with a much younger crowd but for many drinking (and otherwise) local legends, this is their watering hole. Address:127 Marine Ave., Balboa Island"

"The Village Inn, affectionately known to patrons as “the VI,” is another long-standing island favorite. The VI boasts an awesome happy hour on weekdays, bingo on Mondays, trivia on Tuesdays, and, my personal favorite, live music every Wednesday through Sunday. If you walk into the VI on a Saturday night, you’ll likely see an elderly couple taping their toes right alongside a group of rowdier twenty-somethings."

"Jägerhaus is one of Orange County's most beloved German-style restaurants, owned and operated by Sandra Schwaiger. The restaurant, which is conveniently located near area attractions such as Disneyland, the Honda Center, and the Anaheim Convention Center, is home to an elegant main dining room and serves up high-quality traditional German fare at breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week. Traditional German entree selections include bratwurst dinners, chicken or turkey schnitzel, Hungarian-style beef goulash, and stuffed cabbage rolls."

"If you’re looking for a cultural experience with your breakfast, give Gustav’s authentic German fare a try. This is the place to gorge yourself with fruit-filled German pancakes, polish sausage, corned beef hash with eggs and tomatoes, or bratwurst with sauerkraut and onions. Gustav's does offer more traditional items as well--French toast, pancakes, cheese omelets--but you’ll be able to find them cheaper elsewhere."

"Take your brood to learn about the history of Southern California and the the Spanish, Mexican and California Americans who helped shape its growth. Free tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays at Rancho Los Cerritos (rancholoscerritos.org), a Monterey-style adobe built in 1844. Annual kid-friendly special events include May's Spring Festival, August's Mud Mania and a Christmas open house in December."

"Another of the top places to visit for learning about other cultures in Long Beach is the Los Cerritos Ranch House. This shows how Mexican and Spanish culture impacted ranches in the late 19th century. This goes into a part of American history that you might’ve not been aware of, but which is very helpful to know about."

"Located in the Corona del Mar part of town you can find the pretty flowers, plants, and trees of the Sherman Library & Gardens. A treat for the senses, its colorful and fragrant grounds are home to an impressive array of flora from all around the world. Founded in 1955 by businessman Arnold D. Haskell, the gorgeous gardens have since grown and grown with succulents and orchids now on show next to a fern grotto, desert area, and rose garden."

"2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del MarNewport Beach, CA 92625(949) 673-2261. Encompassing 2.2 acres, this horticultural wonderland in the downtown area is filled with Instagrammable backdrops."

"The Rancho Los Alamitos is a historic preserved ranch located near the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Over the course of its history, the rancho has been occupied by the Tongva people, Spanish and Mexican colonists, and American farmers. You can explore this ranch's historic buildings and gardens, whose name literally translates to “Ranch of the Cottonwoods."

"Named after the native Fremont cottonwood trees in the area, Rancho Los Alamitos is actually a two-hundred-year-old ranch with a history that dates even further back."

"Filled with diverse plant and animal life, the 3.5-mile leisure loop along the bluffs of the scenic Back Bay is perfect for joggers, walkers and bikers. Families with little ones will enjoy the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center with an observatory deck and plenty of interactive exhibits. Those looking for more of a workout can opt to do the full 10.5-mile loop around the Back Bay."

"The vast expanse of 100 acres of the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, is by far one of the most loved nature-spots around Newport beach. Forming the estuary where fresh water meets saltwater and where you can find the native flora and fauna of California, a hike here welcomes you with the rare, untamed side of the city. The preserve is home to...Read more"

"If you want to enjoy nearby hiking trails, head to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. A network of trails winds through acres of marshland and waterways, where sweeping views of the surrounding Southern California mountains provide great photo ops."

"A perfect place for a picnic or a bike ride, this park is a local favorite, as it has over 400 picnic tables and top-notch facilities. Take a stroll or choose to wander along one of the hiking trails found. Spanning 140 acres, Yorba Regional Park is a great way to escape the bustling crowds of the city’s most popular attractions and get a breath of fresh air."

"Anaheim offers plenty of park areas that are secluded from the rest of the bustling city. Yorba Regional Park is one such park and is one of the most popular free things to do in Anaheim. There are a variety of paved bike paths that wind whimsically through the park."