Distractions Lounge — ABC Type 48 Alcohol License
Huntington Beach
Description
The bar sought to upgrade from a beer-and-wine license to a full Type 48 liquor license within its existing ~1,250 sq. ft. establishment. The Zoning Administrator approved it in February; the commission denied the appeal and let that approval stand, with 26 police conditions plus a restroom-upgrade condition.
Impact summary
The bar can now serve distilled spirits starting at noon, but under enforceable conditions that let the city shut it down if problems spike.
Applicant
- Name
- Distractions Lounge (Alex, owner)
- Address
- 16612 Beach Boulevard, Suite C, Huntington Beach, CA 92647See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 9
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council/Public Financing Authority — June 2, 2026
A bikini bar near Westmont Elementary sought to upgrade from beer and wine to full hard liquor. After a packed hearing, the council approved the permit 4-2-1 with dozens of police conditions including limited hours, security staffing, cameras and a one-year review.
Planning Commission — April 14, 2026
The bar sought to upgrade from a beer-and-wine license to a full Type 48 liquor license within its existing ~1,250 sq. ft. establishment. The Zoning Administrator approved it in February; the commission denied the appeal and let that approval stand, with 26 police conditions plus a restroom-upgrade condition.
Related issues (1)
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