Huntington Beach’s draft Palm/Goldenwest proposal under discussion would allow up to 800 homes, 350 hotel rooms and 23 acres of public open space on the California Resources Corporation parcel. The October 27 agenda placed it in a study session for discussion; the documents read do not show a vote result.
What the city is deciding
The proposed amendments would allow housing alongside visitor commercial uses and open space. A specific plan sets development rules for a defined area. The changes would also adjust vehicle access and roadway circulation.
Where and who it affects
The approximately 92-acre property is at 20101 Goldenwest Street, north of Pacific Coast Highway between Goldenwest and Seapoint streets. It has been used for oil and natural gas production for nearly a century. Existing residential areas lie east and south.
What it could mean for your property
For housing on this parcel, the draft allows detached homes, duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, condominiums and other listed types. Residential buildings could reach 35 feet or three stories, with a listed maximum site coverage of one half.
One tenth of homes developed would be onsite rental housing for low income households, kept affordable permanently. Preference would go to people employed within the visitor commercial area.
The proposed community would have no gates. Public recreation space includes a path along Pacific Coast Highway and a greenbelt. The draft provides 100 metered parking spaces along the highway and path, with fees matching beach parking fees.
Projects with private streets, parking or community areas would have covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), which are property rules. Association dues are not stated. The draft also permits continued oil and gas production consistent with existing operations.
Questions to ask before you buy or build
- Which planning area contains the property?
- Would the property have private streets or shared areas subject to recorded rules?
- What approvals apply to oil well abandonment and soil cleanup?
What happens next
An environmental report study session is tentatively scheduled for November 10, 2026, followed by a public hearing on December 8. The report examines environmental effects. Amendments also require City Council approval, and the coastal plan amendment requires California Coastal Commission approval.