Davenport Beach — Attraction in Huntington Beach

A Family-Friendly Spot with a Not-So-Quiet Twist

Davenport Beach—aka Mother’s Beach—is Huntington Harbour’s best-kept semi-secret. It’s the kind of place locals love because it’s mellow, tucked away, and just chaotic enough to keep things interesting. If you’re looking for a family-friendly beach with a splash of suburban absurdity, you’ve found it.

Perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking, and letting your toddler wade in without fear of rogue waves.

Echo Chamber Vibes: It looks peaceful, but sound bounces off the water and nearby homes like a karaoke night in a canyon. Whispering? Futile. Your kid’s snack request will echo like a dramatic monologue.

Local Charm: It’s got that “we’re all in this together” energy—especially when everyone’s sharing one porta potty.

It's a quirky little gem. It’s got calm water, a friendly vibe, and just enough weirdness to keep you entertained. Whether you’re launching a kayak, building sandcastles, or yelling across the echo chamber for sunscreen, it’s a great spot for families who like their beach days with a side of...

A small sheltered beach of the local residents, as opposed to the oceanfront beaches with more of an influx of visitors on the weekends! Great place to take the kids to the beach to swim, where the water is calmer and shallower than the ocean beach. Kinda cool to see families with children comfortably in canoes, inflatable rafts and on paddle boards! There’s a lifeguard helping to keep everybody safe while in and on the water, along with stepped up security and police patrols of the sand and surrounding land. A portable toilet is on the beach side for visitors, tho a regular restroom is on the port side, for marina...

Davenport Beach Park is a very small 0.46 acre park settled near neighborhoods, in the harbor.

🚻 porta-potty Restrooms

🚗🚫 No Parking on the street

💧🚫 No Water Fountain

🗑 trash bins

In terms of a park this spot is significantly lacking in all commodities. No parking area. No playground. What it does offer is a small patch of sand perfect for small kids, but no shade. This spot is perfect for fishing and doesn't appear to need any license although i could not confirm for fact. If you visit this spot anticipate a small, quaint location but perfect for...