If you’re considering a beach vacation in sunny Southern California, you should consider Huntington Beach. It is quite possibly one of the best vacation spots in the world. There are so many activities that you will have a fun-filled vacation. You can surf, golf, play tennis, skateboard or beach volleyball easily. There really is something for every sports enthusiast.
If you don’t like any of the above sports and want a slightly more relaxing vacation or need a break from the great surf, why not try some of the activities and places below?
Inside Huntington Beach
Within the city or very close to Huntington Beach there are tons of great sports to check out. There’s the Huntington Beach Arts Center and the International Museum of Surfing, as well as a Surfing Hall of Fame. Both are fun activities that can fill an afternoon. You may also want to check out the great shops downtown, where you’re sure to find some cool new flip-flops or a new swimsuit. There are also some great restaurants in the downtown Main Street area.
If you’re a true shopaholic, you might want to try Fashion Island Mall or South Coast Plaza. These two malls are home to some of the best shopping in the world. South Coast Plaza in particular has a ton of great high-end clothing and fashion stores and an excellent bookstore to boot. If you’re hungry and need a break from shopping, there are great restaurants around the mall and even in the mall. Why not try something different at California Pizza Kitchen or Wolfgang Puck’s Restaurant?
With children
Bring your children with you on vacation as there are many activities in and around the area where they can have a lot of fun. For example, there is Huntington Beach Central Park, which is the largest park in Southern California. You can easily burn off some of that childish energy at this park. They will have plenty of open space to run, scream and be kids. There are restaurants, picnic tables, and even an Adventure Playground that is sure to pique the interest of even adults.
nearby destinations
If you still can’t find anything to do, you can always venture a little further than Huntington Beach, where you’ll quickly find a ton of great activities. For example, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Wild Rivers, and Aquarium of the Pacific are all within a 30-minute drive and can offer plenty of fun things to do. Then, after a full day of fun on the rides or looking at the beautiful fish, return to the friendly and laid-back resort-style living of Huntington Beach.
As you can see, this is just about the most perfect vacation spot in the world. In fact, once you stay for a week on vacation, you will never want to leave. It has perfect temperatures year-round, great surfing, great shopping, and great food, what more could you ask for?