Event FAQ – Sun Soaked 2025

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Venue & Hours

Huntington State Beach
21601 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Event hours: 12pm-9pm

Box office hours: 10am-8:30pm near main entrances

Bag policy: Clear bags only, other than hydration

What To Bring With You

Your ticket
Photo ID (see acceptable forms below)
Festive yet comfortable clothing and shoes
Smiles and good vibes!

Acceptable Items

YES Deodorant
YES E-cigs/vapes
YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)
YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry, LED poi and orbitals, Hula hoops – including LED hoops
YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)
YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry)
YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry)
YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
YES CLEAR bags and do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
YES NON-CLEAR (and clear) small clutch bags not exceeding 6″ x 9″ (15cm x 23cm) with or without handle or carrying straps are permitted

Prohibited Items

NO Aerosol products/cans
NO Balls or Frisbees
NO Costumes that resemble public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical)
NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
NO Gas masks
NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
NO Illegal substances
NO Laser pointers and air horns
NO Markers, pens or spray paint
NO Massagers
NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
NO Over-the-counter medication
NO Pets
NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
NO Stickers, flyers
NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or blankets
NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
NO Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
NO Wind chairs/sofas

Festival Policies

NO Re-entry/ins & outs per day
NO Camping
NO Refunds or exchanges
NO Sitting on designated dancefloor areas
NO Moshing, crowd-surfing or stage-diving
NO Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
NO Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.
NO Tailgating

Ages & ID

You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol. Valid photo ID is required.

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID

Any US government-issued driver’s license or ID card containing a photograph and date of birth
US or foreign government-issued passport containing a photograph and date of birth
Foreign government-issued driver’s license/ID with color photocopy of passport (Not valid for 21+ wristband. To purchase alcohol, a physical passport or US ID will be required.)
Temporary DMV documents proving you are currently renewing a license—ONLY if accompanied by passport or expired license

UNACCEPTABLE ID

NO School ID
NO Consular ID
NO Birth certificate
NO Expired ID of any kind
NO Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)
NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license

Totem Guidelines

Maximum height is 10 feet.
Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
PVC, light wood or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security.
Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted. Please keep it PLUR.

Security & Entry

Every attendee (including media) will be searched prior to entry. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit to a thorough, TSA-style search, including emptying your pockets and bags, a full pat-down, having all of your items examined, and possibly removing your shoes. Police officers work both inside and outside our events. All narcotics laws are strictly enforced. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Zero Tolerance for Drug Use or Possession

The use or possession of any illegal drugs will not be tolerated anywhere inside or outside the venue. Narcotics officers will be working both areas and enforcing all drug-related laws. Do not bring any illegal substances to the event; violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If you are found intoxicated at entry, security will not allow you to enter the venue. Event staff reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone. Be responsible, and make smart choices.

Safety & Medical

Insomniac is dedicated to providing a safe environment for our Headliners, staff and artists. Public and private security and professional medical staff are present throughout our events. If you need assistance, please look for a medical or information tent, or seek out a peace officer or event staff member.