On July 9, the Huntington Beach Police Department released a statement on Instagram that a proposed beach bash happening in the city was currently under investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Huntington Beach Police Department said in the post<\/a> that they were aware of the social media planned end-of-summer takeover on local beaches, also known as a \u201cbeach bash,\u201d and they intend on stopping it before it takes place.<\/p>\n An investigation has been opened by the Huntington Beach Special Investigations Bureau, and they have already identified the people alleged to be involved in organizing and promoting this event. The investigations remain ongoing.\u00a0<\/p>\n On July 4, Huntington Beach sent police officers to help assist Newport Beach after officials there declared a police emergency when the large, rowdy social media-inspired gathering occurred.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHuntington Beach is no stranger to large, social media-driven gatherings,\u201d the Instagram post<\/a> reads. \u201cWe have seen firsthand how quickly these events can grow, overwhelm public spaces, block emergency access and place community members and first responders at risk.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Huntington Beach Public Information Officer Jessica Cuchilla, there hasn\u2019t been any increase in these types of takeovers within the city. However, Huntington Beach PD is constantly monitoring any similar activity in order to prevent these kickbacks from happening.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAs we monitor activity, we staff accordingly and take other precautionary measures by deploying different units to handle situations as they arise,\u201d Cuchilla said.\u00a0<\/p>\n The last beach party that took place in the city was Adrian\u2019s Kickback.\u00a0<\/p>\n In 2021, a flyer about a birthday party on TikTok. The flyer became a viral sensation, leading to a rowdy kickback..\u00a0<\/p>\n Similar to Newport Beach\u2019s recent incident, over 2,000 people came to the party, setting off fireworks and jumping on police officers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over 175 people were arrested during the kickback and the city was littered with trash, graffiti and broken windows that were mostly cleaned up by residents the day after.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cTakeovers or bashes affect the city negatively because of the potential for criminal activity to include vandalism, theft, assault and battery, and other serious criminal activity,\u201d Cuchilla said.\u00a0<\/p>\n People committing crimes in the take overs could face vandalism, theft, assault, reckless driving, unlawful assembly and conspiracy charges, according to Cuchilla. They may also face a penal code charge relating to incitement to riot, along with other similar offenses.\u00a0<\/p>\n In a statement provided by Cuchilla to the Voice of OC, Huntington Beach PD is coordinating with law enforcement in the region to be prepared to respond if the beach bash does occur.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cOur goal is simple: prevent criminal activity before it starts and keep Huntington Beach safe for our residents, visitors, and businesses,\u201d said the police department in a post on Instagram.\u00a0<\/p>\n Buena Park is also bracing for a similar takeover to occur, this time at the amusement park Knott\u2019s Berry Farm.<\/p>\n The city\u2019s police department issued a statement on their Instagram page<\/a>, stating that they were aware of an \u201cunsanctioned event\u201d being organized at the park and upped police presence at Knott\u2019s Berry Farm.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have worked with park officials and our public safety partners to identify those responsible for organizing this unauthorized gathering,\u201d the department wrote in the post.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1784225063_300_2M1A4442.jpg\")
The Buena Park entertainment corridor on Beach Boulevard. Credit: NATALIE CARTWRIGHT, Voice of OC<\/p>\n