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The 5 Best Places To Eat and Drink at TYR Wodapalooza SoCal 

Looking for some food or coffee near the WZA venue? We've got you covered.

Written by Julia Papworth
Last updated on April 30th, 2025

If you are heading to Huntington Beach from Sept. 20-22 for the inaugural TYR Wodapalooza SoCal, you might want to turn it into more than a day trip. 

  • The weather is warm in Southern California, and there are tons of places to eat and drink before and after the competitions. 

Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the best the area has to offer.

Where to Eat and Drink at TYR WZA SoCal

Duke’s Huntington Beach  

Address: 317 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

The Duke’s restaurants started in Hawaii, named after the legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. 

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  • Now, with six locations — one in Huntington Beach — Duke’s embodies the authentic Aloha spirit. 

Duke’s is located right on the water and serves lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends. The restaurant also has specials every night, such as Taco Tuesday and Burger and Beer Monday.

The Fresh Green Olive HB 

Address: 18330 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Craving something healthy? Then, the Fresh Green Olive HB is for you. 

  • Located near the venue, they offer fresh and healthy Mediterranean fare with tons of combinations. 

They also have a selection of craft beer and wine.

Urban Plates 

Address: 18050 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Urban Plates is located in nearby Fountain Valley, slightly away from the bustle of Huntington. Huntington

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  • The menu is large, and all of their macros are published on their website, making it easy for you to track.

They offer salads, sandwiches, plates, and more, as well as vegan options. It is an excellent place if you need a quick meal.

Bear Flag Fish Company 

Address: 21058 Pacific Coast Hwy #124, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

What is Southern California cuisine without some good seafood? 

Boasting locally sourced fresh fish, the Bear Flag Fish Company is a family business that started when Thos and his brother joined their father on his boat as young boys. 

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  • Everything the restaurant serves is sustainably sourced and hand-selected. 

There are three locations in the Huntington Beach area, with two offering a full sushi bar in addition to the restaurant.

Ola Mexican Kitchen 

Address: 21040 Pacific Coast Hwy f200, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

If you like your Mexican food with a view, Ola Mexican Kitchen has you covered. 

With two locations near the coast, the restaurant fuses authentic Mexican comfort food with some creative twists, like lobster quesadillas and agave salmon. Head here to make a reservation.

The Good Bar 

Address: 3316 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804

The Good Bar in Long Beach is located just north of the venue and is a local watering hole and dive bar offering an extensive food menu, as well as cocktails, beer, and wine. 

The kitchen is open until 10 p.m., and there is seating inside and outside in the delightful Southern California weather. 

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About Julia Papworth

Writer, hairstylist, football fanatic, and CrossFitter, Julia makes her home in sunny Southern California. When not handstand walking, she is writing for The Fantasy Footballers and running the Hair Department for CBS’s S.W.A.T. Her guilty pleasures are animals dressed as humans, babies wearing tiny headphones at sporting events, and every episode of “Arrested Development."

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