SeaCliff in H.B. grows from a gritty neighborhood built by big oil to a luxury oceanside community

"Since the mid-'60s, SeaCliff has experienced a huge makeover and evolved into a hotbed of luxury homes that surround the SeaCliff Country Club and branch out in several directions. The area has become a magnet for actors, athletes and musicians, as well as the upwardly mobile looking for housing choices that include ocean views, steps to the ocean, equestrian trails, parks and greenbelts and city lights."

"When Huntington Beach was emerging from its gritty oil past, a new residential development was simply titled "upper" and "lower," a no-frills public golf course was 20 years from becoming a private country club and a supposedly modern shopping center was better known for its elaborate roof-high bird murals than for its retail mix."

"In real estate offices around town, the neighborhood is quietly referred to as the Beverly Hills of Huntington Beach. SeaCliff roughly extends from Pacific Coast Highway on the south, Seapoint Street and Edwards Street on the west, Ellis Avenue on the north and Goldenwest Street intersecting at Yorktown Avenue and Main Street on the east."

SeaCliff, a neighborhood in Huntington Beach, has undergone a dramatic transformation over four decades from a gritty oil-industry area into an upscale residential destination. Originally developed with utilitarian names like "upper" and "lower," the area now features luxury homes surrounding the SeaCliff Country Club and offers diverse amenities including ocean views, equestrian trails, parks, and greenbelts. The neighborhood attracts actors, athletes, musicians, and wealthy professionals seeking premium housing options. Located near Huntington Beach Central Park, an equestrian center, and a renovated shopping center, SeaCliff is positioned as the Beverly Hills of Huntington Beach, with distinct neighborhoods offering varied architectural styles.

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