Sunset Beach was annexed by Huntington Beach in 2011 but retains a distinct coastal-village identity. Residents lean independent, organize around STR and coastal-access issues, and turn out heavily for citywide HB races. Sunset Beach has approximately 1,000 residents and 750 registered voters across Orange County. Local seats on the ballot include Huntington Beach City Council, Huntington Beach Union HSD, Ocean View SD. Issues driving Sunset Beach campaigns: Short-term rentals; Coastal sea-level rise; Annexation transition issues. Local Campaign Pros runs end-to-end campaigns for Sunset Beach candidates and measures — strategy, mail, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance tuned to the Orange County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-21