If you are thinking about a beach vacation in sunny southern California then you should consider Huntington Beach. It is quite possible one of the best vacation spots in the world. There are so many activities that you will have a vacation full of fun. You can easily go surfing, golfing, play tennis, skateboard, or do beach volleyball. There is truly something for every sport enthusiast out there.
If you are not into any of the above sports and want a little more relaxing vacation or if you need a break from the great surf then why not try out some of the activities and locations below.
Within Huntington Beach
Within the city or very close to Huntington Beach there are tons of great sports to visit. There is the Huntington Beach art center and the International Surfing Museum as well as a Surfing Hall of fame. These are both fun activities that can take up an afternoon. You might also want to check out the great shopping in the downtown area where you are sure to find some cool new flip flops or a new bathing suit. There are also some great restaurants in the downtown area of Main Street.
If you are a really Shopaholic then you might want to try either Fashion Island Shopping Center or South Coast Plaza. These two malls house some of the best shopping in the world. South Coast Plaza in particular has a ton of great high end fashion and clothing stores and a great book store to boot. If you get hungry and need a break from shopping there are some great eateries around the mall and even in the mall. Why not try something different at California Pizza Kitchen or at Wolfgang Puck's restaurant.
With Kids
Bring your children along with you on the vacation as there are many activities in and around the area that they can have lots of fun doing. For example there is the Huntington Beach Central Park which is the largest park in Southern California. You can easily burn off some that that childhood energy at this park. They will have lots of open space to run and scream and be kids. There are restaurants, picnic tables, and even an Adventure Playground that ar4e sure to pique even the adults.
Nearby Destinations
If you still can't find anything to do you can always adventure a little beyond Huntington Beach where you will quickly find a bunch 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 a lot of fun activities to do. Then after a full day of having fun on the rides or looking at the beautiful fish return to the nice peaceful resort style living of Huntington Beach.
As you can see this is nearly the most perfect vacation spot on earth. In fact once you stay a week on vacation you will never want to leave. It has year round perfect temperatures, great surf, great shopping and great food what more can you ask for.