{"id":30775,"date":"2017-06-27T02:33:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-27T02:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/eight-ways-to-hit-the-beach-in-surf-city-usa-2\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T21:46:42","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T21:46:42","slug":"eight-ways-to-hit-the-beach-in-surf-city-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/eight-ways-to-hit-the-beach-in-surf-city-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Ways to Hit the Beach in Surf City, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;With ten miles (16 kilometres) of shimmering white sand and crashing blue waves, California&#8217;s Huntington Beach has definitely earned its nickname of Surf City. But it&#8217;s more than just a surfer&#8217;s dream; it&#8217;s every beach-goer&#8217;s paradise, too. There are tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Things-To-Do-In-Orange-County.d603224.Travel-Guide-Activities\">things to do in Orange County<\/a> to keep you busy, but we&#8217;ve put together our favourite tips for making sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Orange-County.d603224.Holidays-City-Breaks\">holiday in Huntington Beach<\/a> is the best it can be.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/71000\/71520.jpg\" alt=\"Huntington Beach California\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting there: Private SUV from Long Beach Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you land in the OC (Orange County for short), catch a ride in one of AsterRIDE Limousine and Luxury Transportation&#8217;s sport-utility vehicles that allow plenty of room to stash your surfboard. Taking you right to the front door of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Huntington-Beach-Hotels.d8165.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=blog.flipflop.LX.huntington.beach_160517\">Huntington Beach hotel<\/a>, this is an easy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/ground-transfers?location=Long%20Beach,%20United%20States&#038;pickUpDate=2017-06-14\">comfortable transfer<\/a> that gives you ample time to soak up the sights of the Pacific coast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Private Surfing Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lyrics of The Beach Boys or Jan and Dean might be circling through your head as you hang ten in California. Take to the beach with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/things-to-do\/private-surfing-lesson.a404444.activity-details\">private surfing lesson<\/a> with Wavehuggers, where you can learn all the best surfing techniques before you hit the waves.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/71000\/71522.jpg\" alt=\"Huntington Beach Surfing Lesson\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat at Ruby&#8217;s Diner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An institution on Huntington Beach Pier, grab a burger and a shake at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubys.com\/locations\/huntington-beach-pier\/\">Ruby&#8217;s<\/a> after a long day on the waves. Afterwards, stroll along the pier for some of the best sights the area can offer, including a perfect vantage point for watching the pros take to the surf!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Active at Bolsa Chica State Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want to sample the variety of beach activities Orange County can offer, make your way to Bolsa Chica State Beach. From beach volleyball to birdwatching to surf fishing, there&#8217;s something for everyone here. Feeling especially active? Jog from Huntington Beach along the bike path for a magnificent view along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk, Wine, and Dine Downtown Food Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The perfect way to get a sampling of the best Huntington Beach can offer is to join one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/things-to-do\/small-group-walk-wine-dine-downtown-food-tour.a468174.activity-details\">Walk&#8217;s famous food tours<\/a>. Not only will you get to taste some of the best food around, your knowledgeable guide will regale you with fascinating stories from the area.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/71000\/71524.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a History Lesson: International Surfing Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to know how to surf to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surfingmuseum.org\">International Surfing Museum<\/a>&#8230; people of all ages will enjoy this informative and fun exhibit! With affordable admission and lots to learn, it&#8217;s fun for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Head to Duke&#8217;s Huntington Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An icon in the area, Duke Kahanamoku is known as the father of surfing. Duke&#8217;s, a swanky seaside restaurant, serves up the best of the beach, including fresh poke bowls and perfect margaritas at the Barefoot Bar. If you&#8217;re after the full dining experience in the main restaurant, make sure to check out the Hula Pie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Narrated Tour to the Scenic Beaches of Orange County<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not staying in Huntington Beach? Not a problem! Join one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/things-to-do\/narrated-tour-to-the-scenic-beaches-of-orange-county.a181741.activity-details\">Anaheim Tour Company&#8217;s beach tours<\/a> to get the full experience. Cruise in a vintage bus to famous spots like Laguna, Newport, and Huntington Beach on a hop-on hop-off tour that allows you to spend as much or as little time in each location as you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n<p>Have we convinced you to head to Huntington Beach yet? If not, maybe you&#8217;ll be swayed by the fact that it boasts 284 days of sunshine per year. 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