1-2-3 Travel Planner: Huntington Beach, California

One Hotel, Two Dining Choices and Three Activities

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If everybody had an ocean / Across the U.S.A. / Then everybody'd be surfin' / Like Californ-I-A / You'd see 'em wearin' their baggies / Huarachi sandals, too / A bushy bushy blonde hairdo / Surfin' U.S.A.

Those popular Beach Boys lyrics are the epitome of Huntington Beach, California or better known as "Surf City USA." If you're planning a summer vacation to Huntington Beach, we'll break it down for you: one hotel, two dining choices and three activities. A perfect summer vacation is just a reservation away.

Stay

When vacationing in Huntington Beach, stay at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. This beautiful resort with stunning views of the ocean is an idyllic spot for a wonderful Southern California getaway. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach offers luxurious accommodations that feature an Andalusian-inspired decor; spacious bathrooms; down comforters that cover pillow-topped mattresses; and original artwork. The children will love the Slyder Activity Pool that features three waterslides and a wading area for the younger kids. Guest will have their choice of five dining options and can be pampered in style at the Pacific Waters Spa. Located just steps from the Pacific Ocean, the Hyatt Regency is the place to stay in Huntington Beach.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, California 92648
(714) 698-1234

Eat

When in Huntington Beach eat at The Sugar Shack. The Sugar Shack is the place to go for breakfast. Serving breakfast all day long, diners will have a tough time deciding among the six different types of breakfast burritos (all made with three eggs), a wide selection of omelettes or the many different egg combo plates. Large portions and inexpensive prices are a definite plus. This family-owned restaurant has been a Huntington Beach landmark since 1967.

Sugar Shack Cafe
213 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648-5127
(714) 536-0355

When in Huntington Beach eat at The Longboard Restaurant and Pub. This favorite downtown restaurant is located in one of the city's oldest remaining historical buildings. The Longboard offers over 17 beers on tap and an extensive menu that features everything from traditional egg breakfast dishes to seafood and steak entrees. A casual atmosphere that also offers outdoor dining on the patio - a great dining option while you enjoy the ocean air.

The Longboard Restaurant and Pub
217 Main Street
Huntington Beach, California 92648
(714) 960-1896

When in Huntington Beach take the kids to Adventure Playground. Open only during the summer months, Adventure Playground is located in Huntington Central Park. Kids will have the opportunity to experience some old-fashioned activities such as: tire swings; making forts; rafting; climbing; using a hammer and saw; and the ever popular mud slide. Prepare for your kids to get good and dirty. They'll love it! Cost is $3 per child.

Adventure Playground
7111 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach, California 92648
(714) 842-7442

When in Huntington Beach visit the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. These California wetlands are home to more than 320 species of birds as well as native plants and wildlife. The Bolsa Chica Wetlands Interpretive Center provides educational information about the area, vegetation and habitats.

Bolsa Chica Conservancy
3842 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649-4263
Phone: (714) 846-1114

When in Huntington Beach head to the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. This unique museum highlights surfing legends, surfboard collections and other great memorabilia such as surf films and surf music. Another feature of the museum is the Walk of Fame that honors those in the industry that have made an impression with the surfing community. Honorees have included the father of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku.

Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum
411 Olive Avenue
Huntington Beach, California 92648
(714) 960-3483

It's been decades since the Beach Boys song was popular. But we still have baggy shorts and bushy blonde surfers. The Huarachi's have now become Rainbows. And the fun can still be had in Huntington Beach, California. So make your reservations today for a great summer vacation. Surf's up!

Sources:

www.surfcityusa.com

Published by C.A. Jacobs

C.A. Jacobs is a freelance writer who enjoys writing, traveling, reading and shopping in her spare time. View profile