Newland

The neighborhood is more heterogenous than most of the city.   Culturally, the people dwelling here are of Latino and European heritage primarily.

The neighborhood retail is mostly fast food and the retail looks rather hodge podge and lacks much sense of planning. A few notable exceptions are the likes of the Malibu Fish Grill on Beach at Talbert where the food is fast and the fish is fresh and tasty. On Beach Boulevard just north of the Northern edge of the neighborhood on Warner, the Lotus restaurant provides an unusual offering of Muslim Chinese in a dimly lit soothing earth-toned environment. The place is supported by families, couples and people looking for a casual place to discuss business over some good food.

The rentals in this area are slightly less than other parts of the city, but generally, the quality of offerings is also lower.  People with a tight budget may be drawn to this locale.  Be prepared for fewer amenities (forget the pools, jacuzzis and fitness offerings) and much less ‘manicure’ than most apartment complexes offer.  There are some exceptions, but for the most part, this neighborhood is a bit tattered.

The Southern California lifestyle is largely dependent upon having an automobile.  Primary access to other parts of Orange County is accessed through the 405 freeway, using Warner Avenue on the northeastern segment of the neighborhood border heading East.  Heading North on Beach Boulevard, a connection to the 22 takes you to the East West corridor to connect with other parts of Orange County.

For those using metro transit, the line 29 bus route runs along Beach Boulevard to get out and about.  At $1.25, the one way fare still beats the cost of gas in Southern California.

Apartment complexes have designated lots for its residents to handle their automotive needs.

Overall, this is a neighborhood of more modest means, and many of the apartment rentals in this area are not well maintained.  Tamarack Village and Bay Shores on Newland offer a substantial number of units in this area, but they show clear signs of wear and tear.

Huntington Beach citizens love to use the city’s green spaces to spend time outdoors with their favorite furry companions. The nearby dog park in the city’s Central Park is the best place to stroll or stride with pride.

Since this neighborhood is primarily a residential site surrounded by major streets, it offers easy access to the daily necessities, but residents need to travel a few miles further for entertainment in the form of film, a wide selection of restaurant fare or bars for diversion. If some film fantasy is the desired, Bella Terra is only a few miles away and offers twenty theatres and good seats for entertaining fare. A little further north, the Westminster Mall at the corner of Bolsa and Goldenwest right off the 405 freeway, is anchored with many well known stores for reasonably-priced shopping and lots of free parking, such as Penny's and Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW).

The Goldenwest Swap Meet, a couple of miles away, is held almost every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3 pm, is a great place to stroll and ‘window shop’ or plunk down some cash and recyle other people’s treasures. The swap meet is in the parking lot of the college on bordering Goldenwest between McFadden and Edinger.

At the corner of this district there is a lively Coffee Bean at the corner of Beach and Talbert, to gather for a cappacino and conversation. During this locales’ long season of fair weather, there are two cafes in the great Central Park to enjoy a leisurely weekend brunch with great scenery. The city’s library, with books, dvd’s and music, offers an inexpensive outing for family enjoyment. The Central Park is also well-equipped with an adventure playground for a fun outting for the little ones. Families are often seen with a gaggle of kids on their bikes breezing through the park’s wide pathways that meander around the perimeter.

Nearby Bella Terra offers Pink Berry frozen confections and oversized outdoor furniture for pleasurable people watching.

A good hub to hang out is at the corner of Beach and Talbert with the little strip area that includes a Coffee Bean.  Beach Boulevard provides easy access to either Pavilons center at Heil or a little further down, the newest local place to eat and drink, Bella Terra.

This neighborhood is the site of the Huntington Beach Hospital, a 131 bed community medical facility that has been in the city now for forty-one years.

The closest Post Office is the large facility on Warner Avenue near Goldenwest a couple of miles away. 

One of the best places to shop for groceries in the hood are at Albertson’s on Edinger.  The city’s one Trader Joes, No. 47, is a couple miles away on Main Street in the Five Points area.  Banks to access cash and handle financial affairs include the huge banking chain, California National Bank, Comerica, Downey Savings, Union Bank of California and Wells Fargo on the major corridor streets. 

Huntington Beach is known for its educational system including both public and private schools.  The community values learning and it is a locale rich in educational offerings.  The public school system has been recognized for its excellence in education in many ways, including being accredited as a California Distinguished School and National Blue Ribbon School designation.  The public school system also has preschool options, known as the Preschool Academy. 

The local community college is Goldenwest College that provides a liberal arts education and applied information such as practical skills in auto technology and computer business.  Language training curriculum of many ethnic groups among the Southern California populace includes Vietnamese and Farsi.