HB has no shortage of amazing Mexican restaurants to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Tried and true, Avila’s El Ranchito on Main will hook you up with the goods. Hole Mole offers great tacos and a great price. Achiote Grill is a hidden gem you will love. Solita Tacos has yummy carne asada tacos that will hit the spot. Carlitos’ Diner has breakfast, lunch, and dinner so you can celebrate all day long. La Capilla kicks it old school with a great menu and happy hour. See what other local Mexican restaurants YELP has reviewed. Make sure to remember to drive responsibly.
Get inspired and enjoy a stroll along Main Street for the weekly Huntington Beach Art-A-Faire. This popular event takes places at Pier Plaza on Main every Friday 11AM-7PM and weekends from 10AM-7PM. Check out original art and handmade gifts from more than 50 vendors while you enjoy relaxing coastal breezes. You’ll find beach themed creations as well as other fun subject matter. If you want to sell your art or handmade items, here’s the vendor application.
Can one ever have enough adorable Corgi’s?! Head on down to HB Dog Beach and check out So Cal Corgi Beach Day on Saturday April 8th from 10am-3pm. This year’s theme is Tiki! Come by the brand new CORGIE BEACH DAY TIKI HUT & Photo Kiosk brought to you by Healthy Spot. Print a photo out with your friends and fur-friends. Donations are welcome. 100% of the pawceeds benefit QBSDR! All day long. Image courtesy of OC Register.
11 am: CORGI TALENT CONTEST
NOON: TIKI COSTUME CONTEST AND “ANYTHING GOES” COSTUME CONTEST: Grand Prize goes to best Corgi OR Corgi/Human Duo!
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ANYTHING GOES COSTUME CONTEST! Let’s see your wackiest, most creative, cutest corgi costumes…Grand Prize goes to best Corgi OR Corgi/Human Duo! Get crazy!
12:45 pm: CORGI LIMBO CONTEST
1:30 pm: **BRAND NEW** COCONUT CUPCAKE CORGI EATING CONTEST!
2 pm: BEST MOMO (aka Corgi Butt)
2:30 pm: CORGI BUBBLE PAVILION: the bacon flavored bubbles are back.
Check out some hot rods and enjoy cool breezes at the 17th Annual Beachcruiser Meet in HB at 100 Main Street and Pier Plaza on March 25-26. This popular gathering shows off every decade of cruiser excellence and includes nomads, woodies, VW Transporters, convertibles, steel wagons and other beach cruisin’ vehicles of the era. Vintage longboard collections will be on display with event-themed vendors next to Pier Plaza as well. An award ceremony will be held on Sunday afternoon. This event takes place between8 am to 4 pm on Saturday and 8 am to 2:30 pm on Sunday. If you are looking for more local cruise fun, check out a time-honored tradition — the HB Donut Derelicts. They meet at 7ish on Saturday mornings at Adams Avenue Donuts and show off their sweet rides. Also, The Fate of The Furious will be in theatres on April 14 so you can keep the car love going.
Get one with nature at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. They offer free tours hosted by the Amigos De Bolsa Chica every First Saturday of the month. The knowledgeable docents will tell you all about the birds, endangered species, native plants, ecology, restoration, and history of the Bolsa Chica wetlands. The tours run every 15 minutes from the Footbridge of the South Parking Lot. You might even get inspired to volunteer, do an internship, or make a donation. When you live at Elan HB, you’re only a few minutes away from the Pacific Ocean. Huntington City Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington State Beach, and HB Pier are ready and waiting for you.
Not only is Elan HB pet-friendly, but HB has fun for everyone including furry best friends! Every Monday night is Doggie Date Night at Fred’s Mexican Café downtown. Lazy Dog Cafe is all about dogs every single day. Huntington Dog Beach is FREE, very popular and has over a mile of surf and sand for your pup. It’s located along Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint Avenue and 21st Street and open daily from 5 am to 10 pm. YELP has reviews on great pet supply stores near Elan HB too. Huntington Central Park is dog-friendly for small or bigger dogs. It’s open from 9am to 7pm.
One of the best things about downtown HB is Surf City Nights every Tuesday night. This popular and happening event occurs every Tuesday night no matter what. Three blocks of Main Street are closed off and opened up to local artists selling their wares, handcrafted stuff, farmer’s market goods like seasonal produce and flowers, street performers, music, and entertainment. This is a perfect all ages event to enjoy for hanging out with your folks, date night, and taking your little ones out for some fresh coastal air and fun. “Orange County’s largest weekly street fair & farmers market” offers up delicious dining too. If you’re looking for more artsy stuff other days of the week, check out HB’s Painting With a Twist! Create some cool art for your gorgeous apartment at Elan HB! Get inspired at the International Surfing Museum as well. Finally get that new tattoo at YELP’s top HB tattoo parlors. Gotta love all the creativity in this beach town.
It’s a question as old as time itself: where do you want to go for dinner? No worries. We found some local places near Elan HB that make dining easy, delicious and Instagram-worthy. Check out the bacon-wrapped shrimp, gumbo, etoufee and more at Ritter’s Steam Kettle Cooking on 5th Street. Their specialty is Cajun so the spice is right. The Speakeasy is located in popular and iconic Old World Village. The atmosphere is cozy with a wonderful brunch menu and plenty of comfort foods. Ikram Bakery & Grill in nearby Fountain Valley has fresh Turkish cuisine and delicious pastry including walnut baklava. For you vegans out there, try Vegan Nirvana on Warner. For a nice date night dinner, try The Black Trumpet Bistro. Their tapas are incredible. In fact, they were voted number 1 in Orange County! Silk Noodle Bar on Beach Blvd. has some very tempting dishes including the filet mignon pho! Their pork sliders and grilled pork vermicelli are pretty delicious too. Afterwards check out these YELP recommended coffee shops or get a shaved ice for dessert.
Visit Elan HB today to take a private tour of the community, see the decorated models and amenities in person from the resident club, world class fitness to the heated salt water pool, you’ll have everything you want just steps from your front door.
Happy New Year from Elan HB!!! 2015 will be a year of change and comfort. Elan HB is excited to announce our Brand New Apartments coming Spring 2015. Be the first to pre-lease one of our lavish Studio, 1 bedroom, & 2 bedroom apartment homes. Elan HB will offer 2 different color schemes that will sure fit any lifestyle and allow you to personalize your home. Stay tuned for updates on pre-leasing specials, pricing, and availability. LIVE HB!!!
