City officials in Huntington Beach are enforcing a crackdown on street vending, particularly in popular areas such as the beach, the pier, Pacific Coast Highway and the downtown district.
While sidewalk vending is permitted with a valid city-issued license, vendors are strictly prohibited from setting up shop on the sand, the pier, in nearby parking lots, or along certain high-traffic corridors.
The city’s sidewalk vending ordinance, which has been in place since 2019, requires anyone selling food, merchandise, or services in public spaces to first obtain a permit, or else violators could face steep consequences…