How do I get to the festival?

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GETTING TO HUNTINGTON BEACH

Huntington Beach is located about an hour’s drive south of Los Angeles and an hour and a half north of San Diego! We recommend either driving or flying, depending on where you’re coming from.


If you’re flying, we recommend either flying into LAX  (Los Angeles International Airport, about an hour from Huntington Beach), LGB (Long Beach Airport, about 30 minutes from Huntington Beach), or SNA (John Wayne Airport, also about 30 minutes).

GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS

Rideshare/Drop Off

Rideshare pickup & drop-off will be on the beach side (south side) of the street on Pacific Coast Highway between Twin Dolphin Dr. and Beach Blvd.


Driving/Parking

There are many self-parking options in Huntington Beach, and they are on a first-come, first-serve basis.  We recommend getting to the event early to secure a parking spot.


We highly recommend walking, biking, using a ride share service (Uber, Lyft, etc.), or other means of public transportation.


NEARBY PARKING LOTS:

  • City Beach Parking
  • Huntington State Beach Parking Lots
  • Main Promenade parking structure Downtown HB
  • Huntington City Beach Parking Lot on 6th Street
  • Pierside Pavillion

Shuttles

For your convenience, the festival will be providing free shuttles picking up at Pacific Coast Highway and Brookhurst St. The shuttles will drop off patrons at Beach Blvd and Pacific Coast Highway. Shuttle will run 45 minutes after the end of the show.


Public Transportation

Fans can take OC Bus, operated by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), to get close to the festival grounds. Several routes stop within walking distance along Pacific Coast Highway near Main Street and Huntington Street, just a short walk from the entrance.


The closest routes serving the area include:

  • Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway)
  • Route 25 (Fullerton – Huntington Beach)
  • Route 29 (La Habra / Buena Park – Huntington Beach via Beach Blvd)

We recommend planning ahead and checking bus schedules before heading to the festival.


To view routes, schedules, and trip planning tools, visit OCTA’s website.

Accessible (ADA) Ways to Get to the Festival 

Visit the ADA Parking and Entry page for more information.

GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL (ENTRANCE)

Darker Waves is located at:

21301 Pacific Coast Highway

Huntington Beach, CA 92648


The Darker Waves festival site is located on the beach across from The Waterfront Beach Resort (Hilton) & Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa on Pacific Coast Highway. FROM NORTH/WEST: Take 405 South, and exit Beach Blvd. Travel Southbound on Beach Blvd to Pacific Coast Highway.

STAYING IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

There are many options in the Huntington Beach area to stay. Check out these options near the festival grounds.

Hotels

Book your hotel for the festival weekend with the best rates and options in the area.

Homestays

Check with your favorite Homestay provider (e.g. Airbnb, Vrbo) for the best options in the area.

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