The Lighthouse Huntington Beach

Born in 1949, The Lighthouse Cafe became a legendary Southern California music venue known for its rich jazz history and iconic performances by artists like Miles Davis and Chet Baker. Now, The Lighthouse Huntington brings that spirit to Huntington Beach with live music spanning all genres — from jazz, reggae, country, rock, DJs, and acoustic sets to high-energy nightlife entertainment. Enjoy classic cocktails, coastal-inspired food, ocean views, and an atmosphere built around great music. Also, a great spot for sports viewing with the biggest high definition Led Wall in town.

The Lighthouse Huntington Beach is a restaurant in Huntington Beach, California. It is listed at 21022 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste b 230, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, which places it among the local businesses of Huntington Beach that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as cocktail bar, live music venue, sports bar, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers the non-Asian restaurants, cafes, bars and food businesses that also appear in a mixed-cuisine food scene, including American diners, pizza, Mexican food, burgers, steakhouses and bakeries. Standard US restaurant norms apply: lunch and dinner service with a quieter stretch between, cards and tap-to-pay accepted almost everywhere, and a tip of 15-20% customary for table service. Fast food and quick-service counters expect payment up front and tipping is optional. Bars check ID for anyone who looks under 30, and the drinking age is 21 nationwide. Many restaurants in this group take reservations online through third-party platforms, while casual and fast-food spots are walk-in only. Sales tax is added at the register on top of the menu price and varies by city and state, so the final total is usually a few percent higher than the posted prices suggest.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 4–10 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach The Lighthouse Huntington Beach at (714) 960-8371; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, thelighthousehuntington.com.

Customers rate it 4.3 out of 5 on Google across 46 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded restaurants in Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Huntington Beach is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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