Oktoberfest
September 17- November 5
Biergarten, Old World Huntington Beach
Wednesday and Thursday is free admission for everyone, from 6PM - 10PM. Friday's admission is $10-$30, 6PM - 1AM. Ages 21+ only on these days. There is live entertainment throughout the whole night. The schedule is as follows:
MC Thomas 8PM - 1AM
Bluebirds at Festival Hall 6:30PM - 11:30PM
DJ at Biergarten stage 8PM - 1AM
Marko at the Restaurant (Dining stage) 5PM - 9PM
During the daytime on Saturdays is Family Day at Oktoberfest so bring your family down to Old World and enjoy a fun, exciting day at the festival. It’s free admission and all ages are welcome. 11AM - 4PM is considered daytime. Live entertainment is from 1PM - 5PM. You are able to make restaurant reservations and the last seating available is by 3:30PM. Saturday evenings are for ages 21 and up, with admission being $15 - $40 a ticket from 6PM - 1AM. Sundays are $10 - $12 admission tickets, 12PM - 7PM, for all ages. Dogs and other pets that are not service animals are not allowed inside the festival gates. Even if you buy presale general tickets, reserve a table, or a package special on the website, you will still have to wait in line. They suggest arriving early to avoid the line to get to where you want on time.
Murder Mystery Dining
Multiple dates between August 23 - November 30
7:00 PM - 9:00PM
300 East Pacific Coast Highway Unit 112
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Travel back in time to the 1920’s and immerse yourself in a world of mystery, motive, and crime. Going back to the roaring 20’s and trying to solve a “who-done-it” crime. Inside the Be Good Manner, a crime has been committed and YOU are one of the suspects. You will get a unique dining experience that has an escape room twist. The price is $50 per ticket.
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Come to the Hyatt Regency to experience Pacific Ocean views while surrounded by Spanish architecture. You will have access to full-service resort amenities including cabanas and beach activities. Just a small walking distance from the resort is the popular shopping and dining area, Huntington Beach Pier. The rooms and suites each have their own balconies overlooking the beach. Higher priced accommodations have furnished patios with private fire pits. You can book a pet friendly room to bring your furry friend along for the experience. Three restaurants, a world class spa, and a large outdoor pool are some of the prime features the resort has to offer.
This amazing park overlooks the glorious Huntington Beach Pier. It stretches for almost 20 acres, and the park has a walking path along the beach with benches and picnic tables. As of March 2022 the park’s bluff top guardrail has been replaced. Construction has also begun on widening the multi-use trail, so stay tuned for more upgrades!
This park is 343 acres and the largest city-owned park in Orange County. There are extensive grassy fields with trees and flowers. Picnics, biking, playing, and walking along park paths is highly encouraged. This park features:
• Four playgrounds
• A nature center
• Fishing
• Frisbee/disc golf course
• Horseshoes
• Lakes
• Equestrian trails
• Dog park
• Exercise course
• 3 restaurants
• Senior center
• Library
This park is widely known as butterfly grove. Prior to the restoration in 2008, the park had not seen a single monarch butterfly. But after adding milkweed to the park’s flower beds, over 200 migrating butterflies were at the park in 2013. This park welcomes visitors to use the playgrounds, benches, picnic tables, grassy fields, and enjoy watching the butterflies.
Avila’s El Ranchito
Avila’s is a Mexican restaurant, known to have delicious food and even better service. You can look forward to massive burritos, a beautiful interior, and intense and tasty flavors. One of the most popular dishes is Mahi Ceviche, made with zesty lime, succulent mahi-mahi, and diced peppers. .
Kai Lounge
Kai Lounge recreates Tokyo’s energy and vibes in a single restaurant. The feeling is akin to an upscale eatery, having a modern style with black and white tones throughout. Must-try menu items include pork belly bao buns and lemongrass lamb chops.
Cucina Alessa
Italian cuisine and candlelit seating creates Cucina Alessa to be the perfect date night spot. The top dishes at this restaurant are homemade pastas, lobster ravioli, and much more.
Huntington Beach is a wonderful place to be during the fall. There are many restaurants to try new foods, or an old favorite in a new location. Oktoberfest is one of the main annual events you don’t want to miss and the parks are pretty and peaceful. When you’re at Huntington Beach Mazda test driving or buying your car, stay a few awhile and see what the Huntington community and area has to offer!