At a Glance
Huntington Harbour Facts
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Built
- Beginning in 1963
- Islands
- Admiralty, Davenport, Gilbert, Humboldt and Trinidad
- Boat slips
- More than 3,000 private slips
- High school district
- Huntington Beach Union High
About Huntington Harbour
Huntington Harbour is the waterfront corner of Huntington Beach: about 1.4 square miles of channels, bays and islands in the northwest part of the city, between Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach and the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. It was dredged from the old Sunset Bay estuary beginning in 1963, and today it is home to about 7,000 residents.
Housing Stock
Five man-made islands, Admiralty, Davenport, Gilbert, Humboldt and Trinidad, sit in the harbor alongside the mainland channels, and the harbor has more than 3,000 private boat slips. Most homes date from the 1960s and 1970s, and many have been remodeled or rebuilt. Waterfront homes with private docks set the top of the market, led by Admiralty, Humboldt and Trinidad islands, while homes on interior streets and gated communities such as Coral Cay and Seagate offer harbor living at a range of prices.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The water is the point: calm, slow channels with a 5 mph no-wake limit, popular for boating, paddleboarding and kayaking, with an ocean outlet through Anaheim Bay. The Huntington Harbour Yacht Club dates to 1965, and the holiday boat parade fills the channels each December. Sunset Beach's wide sand, the Bolsa Chica wetlands and Peter's Landing are next door.
Neighborhoods & Enclaves
Admiralty Island
About 90 single-family homes, with some of the highest prices in the harbor.
Humboldt Island
About 335 homes, roughly two-thirds on the water, with views across Christiana Bay.
Trinidad Island
Often called the most luxurious island, with docks behind many homes.
Davenport and Gilbert Islands
About 227 and 100 home sites, a mix of waterfront and interior streets.
Coral Cay
A 24-hour guard-gated community of just over 100 homes from 1975 to 1978, with harbor access.
Seagate
An early-1970s community along lagoons and canals, with slips, pools and six tennis courts.
The Mainland
Waterfront and interior homes along the channels on the mainland side.
What Sets the Market Apart
- Dock size, water depth and what size boat a slip can hold drive value as much as the house.
- Bulkheads, seawalls and docks need inspection; repairs can be costly and may need permits.
- Waterfront homes can sell for several times the price of a similar home one street inland.
Questions
Huntington Harbour FAQ
How many islands are in Huntington Harbour?
Five man-made islands: Admiralty, Davenport, Gilbert, Humboldt and Trinidad. Sunset Island formed naturally, and much of the harbor's housing is also on the mainland channels.
Do homes in Huntington Harbour have boat docks?
Many waterfront homes have private docks, and the harbor has more than 3,000 private boat slips. Dock size and the boats it can hold vary by home, so confirm the details for a specific property.
Is Huntington Harbour part of Huntington Beach?
Yes. Huntington Harbour is in the northwest part of the city of Huntington Beach.
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