Starting an assignment in Orange County or Long Beach? Huntington Beach makes a great base. It's safe and relaxed, close to the ocean and within a reasonable drive of several major hospitals. Here's what to know about short stays.
Drive times from our Huntington Beach home
These are typical off-peak drives. Allow extra time for shift changes and rush hour.
- Orange Coast Medical Center (Fountain Valley): about 15 min
- Hoag Hospital Newport Beach: about 20 min
- UCI Medical Center (Orange): about 20–25 min
- Long Beach Memorial: about 20–25 min
What to look for in short-term housing
- A licensed rental. Ours holds City of Huntington Beach permit STR-2025-0006.
- Utilities included, so there are no surprise bills
- A dedicated workspace and fast Wi-Fi for charting, CEUs and calls home
- An in-unit washer/dryer for scrubs
- Free parking, plus an EV charger if you drive electric
- Blackout-friendly bedrooms for night-shift sleep
- Booking through a platform with secure payments, like Airbnb, to avoid rental scams
Stay length & savings
Our home takes stays of up to 30 nights, and weekly stays get 9% off. That works well for the start of an assignment, while you're between housing, or for a short contract. Sharing with a colleague or traveling with family? It has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 7.
Decompress after a shift
Unwind with a game on the Brunswick pool table, grill on the BBQ island or soak in the spa-style primary tub. The beach is only 8 minutes away for sunrise walks before a day off.
Avoid housing scams
Never wire money or pay a deposit off-platform for a listing you haven't verified. Booking on Airbnb keeps your payment protected.