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Day trip from Santa Ana to Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach lies 15 km (10 mi) south-west of Santa Ana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 15 km (10 mi) apart, Huntington Beach is a realistic day trip from Santa Ana: about 15 min each way by road.

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Santa AnaHuntington Beach
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population310,227201,899
Elevation39 m (128 ft)16 m (52 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles)
Postal codes92701–9279992605–92649

Where to book tours and tickets in Huntington Beach

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find tours and tickets on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Huntington Beach

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Common questions

How far is Huntington Beach from Santa Ana?

15 km (10 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santa Ana; by road roughly 19 km (12 mi).

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Huntington Beach by road?

About 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Santa Ana and Huntington Beach?

No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.