This week on Unlocking Huntington Beach, Langston is joined by special co-host Amber Doherty to give you the ultimate guide to the holiday season in HB!

Whether you are looking for family-friendly fun like the Cookie Crawl and Winterfest, or planning a night out for New Year's Eve, we break down exactly where to go. We also cover some major local business news—including a sad goodbye to a Pacific City staple and a warm welcome to some new "dirty soda" and sandwich spots—and wrap up with an update on the city's new Mayor.

Tune in to find out where to see snow in Huntington Beach, where to catch Elvis this Christmas, and the best spots to view the 68th Annual Boat Parade!

In this episode, we cover:

• Holiday Events: Pacific City Cookie Crawl, Winterfest at Bella Terra, and Rockin' Christmas at Old World.
• Best Decor: Why you need to visit Cruisers and Matter of Craft this month.
• Boat Parade: The best public viewing spots for the Huntington Harbour Boat Parade.
• NYE 2025: Party options at The Bungalow, Paséa Hotel & Spa, and the Downtown Bar Crawl.
• Local Business News: Closures and new openings (Old Crow, Kickstand Soda Shop, Mendocino Farms).
• City Update: Meet the new Mayor of Huntington Beach.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro & Holiday Overview
• 00:30 - Cookie Crawl & Grinch Movie Night at Pacific City
• 01:19 - Winterfest: Snow comes to Bella Terra
• 02:00 - Elvis, Holidays, & Wiener Dog Races at Old World
• 02:50 - Best Holiday Vibes: Cruisers & Matter of Craft
• 04:20 - 68th Annual Huntington Harbour Boat Parade
• 05:14 - New Year's Eve Events (Bungalow, Paséa, Bar Crawl)
• 08:10 - Business News: Old Crow Closing & New Openings
• 10:30 - City News: New Mayor Announcement
• 11:33 - Outro & Socials

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Pacific City & The Bungalow
• Bella Terra
• Old World Huntington Beach
• Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill
• Matter of Craft
• Paséa Hotel & Spa
• Kickstand Soda Shop
• Mendocino Farms

Special Guest:

• Amber: @amber_d_inoc

Music by local musician Justin Keenis.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of Unlocking Huntington Beach! This week, Lane Stone dives into the holiday spirit and covers the latest news shaking up the city.

We kick things off with a look at the new CEO of Visit Huntington Beach, John Erdy. We discuss his background with Mammoth Lakes, his plans for "crowd balancing" ahead of the Olympics and World Cup, and what this means for locals.

Plus, we are giving you the ultimate guide to Christmas lights in HB. From South Huntington Beach to the Harbor, get your GPS ready because we are listing the best streets to visit this December.

In this episode, we cover:

• The New Guard: Meet John Erdy, the new CEO of Visit Huntington Beach, and hear about his vision for revenue and crowd management.
• Holiday Lights Tour: A curated list of the best neighborhoods and homes for Christmas light displays (addresses below!).
• Events: Details on the "Light a Light of Love" parade and pier lighting ceremony happening Dec 7th.
• Hidden Gems: Inside Oak and Ember, the new holiday-themed speakeasy at Paséa Hotel & Spa (we even tell you the password to get in).
• Local Business: How to join the monthly morning networking group on Beach Blvd.

🎄 2025 HB Christmas Light Guide (Mentioned in this Episode):

• La Cresta Circle: (Indianapolis between Bechard & Brookhurst)
• Spinnaker & Horizon Drive: (Enter Spinnaker from Brookhurst)
• 19792 Trident Lane: (South HB)
• 20341 Brentstone: (Near Meredith Gardens area)
• Huntington Harbour: Cruise around Davenport Island for incredible displays.

Speakeasy Details:

• Location: Oak and Ember (The Treehouse at Paséa)
• Password: "Whisper"

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A Thanksgiving-week breakdown featuring free holiday meals for HB families, the best local dining options for turkey-day, family-friendly hikes and views, and the must-visit small businesses for Small Business Saturday. Lane highlights how to enjoy the long weekend while supporting the Huntington Beach community we love.

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POPULAR HB TRAILS

Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Brightwater Trailhead

Bolsa Chica Wetlands West Trail

Shipley Nature Center

THANKSGIVING DINING IN HB

The Waterfront Beach Resort

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

Cabo Wabo Beach Club

Cabo Wabo Sand Bar

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Ballroom

Watertable

Paséa Hotel & Spa – Lōrea

Pacific Hideaway (Kimpton Shorebreak)

Duke’s Huntington Beach

Old World German Restaurant

Longboard Restaurant & Pub

Mama’s on 39

King’s Fish House – Bella Terra

HOLIDAY PROMOS, DEALS & ACTIVITIES
Activities

Open Aerial Yoga

Harbour Lights Cruises

Dining Promos

Baci Italian Restaurant

Banzai Bowl

Beachwood Pizza & Beer

Cabo Wabo Beach Club

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

Hyatt Regency HB

La Capilla Mexican Grill

Lōrea

Masala Waves

Miguel’s Jr

Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge

Pacific Hideaway

Pasé