Distractions Lounge hard-liquor license near Westmont Elementary
Huntington Beach
Summary
The bikini bar on Beach Boulevard wanted to upgrade from beer and wine to full liquor, about 600 feet from Westmont Elementary. The school district, parents and neighbors said police calls, fights and assault reports make it the wrong place for more alcohol; the council approved it 4-2-1 anyway, with a long list of police conditions.
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The bar already generates regular police calls for service; the new conditions add oversight costs but no direct city spending was cited.
The business owner, who gains the ability to serve distilled spirits and compete with nearby Type 48 bars.
Neighbors on Waite Lane and Westmont Elementary families say they bear the risk of intensified alcohol service near the school.
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Huntington Beach City Council approves full liquor license for bikini bar
Huntington Beach City Council approves full liquor license for bikini bar Los Angeles Times
City Council/Public Financing Authority — June 2, 2026
The bikini bar on Beach Boulevard wanted to upgrade from beer and wine to full liquor, about 600 feet from Westmont Elementary. The school district, parents and neighbors said police calls, fights and assault reports make it the wrong place for more alcohol; the council approved it 4-2-1 anyway, with a long list of police conditions.
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