Best Outdoor Activities in Huntington Beach

"Main Beach is large, easy to find, and is close to shops, restaurants, and parking lots. It has an iconic lifeguard station you’ll probably recognize from TV and movies. One of my favorite aspects of Main Beach is the terraced park that follows it along street level; it’s a great place to have a picnic or just admire the ocean view if you don’t want to get down into the sand."

"Stroll the boardwalk and admire vast lawns bordered by flowers, bushes, and trees. Geraniums and majestic aloes meet ficus and Lagunaria trees. You’ll also spy a well-tended patch of native California plants and flowers named A Garden by the Sea, donated by the Laguna Beach Garden Club."

"With its central location and family-friendly amenities, this beach is truly one of the most exciting places to go today."

"San Vicente's signature attraction is a real beauty. It actually consists of three beaches – Long Beach 1, 2 and 3 – which combined yield about 14km of almost empty golden-hued, sunset-facing beach. Long Beach 2 is the most glorious; it's 50m wide, faces the sunset and stretches uninterrupted for 7km, navigable by foot or motorbike."

"If you're seeking an escape, head down the steep hill to this secluded beach known for its tide pools. Kids love the tide pools, but be aware that the pools are being loved to death. Don’t yank anything from the..."

"I’d also recommend checking out Orange County, to experience Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Disneyland. San Diego is another one of my favorite places on the planet, and it’s the best city for gorgeous beaches, beautiful botanical gardens, and second-to-none Mexican Food!"

"Thanks to its off-the-beaten-path location, Wood’s Cove is a mostly local beach. Wood’s Cove isn’t a private beach, but it’s so hard to find that it draws mostly locals. To get here, follow Diamond Street to its end at Ocean Way, then take the steep staircase down to the sand."

"There’s no shortage of California-style seafood spots in Orange County, but one of the best undeniably sits within the boutique-y Lido Marina Village. Part bottle shop, part restaurant, part tap room, this beer-focused hub on the water feels like a gastropub—and while the menu sports a burger and small plates like Jidori chicken wings, you’d be mistaken if that’s all you took it for. Go for the artful, colorful daily Dory Catch, or the ceviche or the tuna to get a taste of local and sustainable seafood and vegetables—and some of the prettiest plating in the marina."

"At Jaguar Newport Beach, we take pride in our community engagement. Stay with us for additional recommendations on what to do in the Huntington Beach area, including whale watching in Newport Beach, movies in the area, or find out where to charge your electric car!. If you have any questions — or if you have a Newport brunch recommendation — simply contact us online."

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"El Segundo If there’s one brewery that’s cultivated LA’s love for bitter, hoppy beers, it’s El Segundo. Bottles of their uber-fresh house Citra pale ale, West Coast IPA, and more can be found as far away as Oregon, but head to the the taproom near LAX for the real fun: juicy IPAs, dry-hopped wheat ales, and award-winning Mexican-inspired lagers fresh from the taps.Must-try beers: Mayberry IPA, Hammerland DIPA (any IPA, really), Casa Azul Mexican Lager"

"Located in the trendy area of Play Del Rey, El Segundo Brewing has found itself to be the hot spot for the hoppiest beers. Order their Hammerland IPA or Bistro Double IPA and you will not be let down. They are now open for indoor and outdoor beer tasting Monday - Sunday."

"For the best classic West Coast IPA in Los Angeles, look no further than El Segundo. They’ve been specializing in hoppy and clean West Coast flavors since 2011. Along with Smog City, El Segundo are seen as important leaders of the modern L.A."