EXERCISE FOR THE MIND, BODY, AND SOUL

With some of the most gorgeous and pristine coastal areas in the country—not to mention impeccable weather year-round—Huntington Beach is all about relishing in the great outdoors.

YOU’RE HERE, IT’S SUNNY, AND YOU’RE READY TO GET MOVING. WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL MAKE YOUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE EVEN MORE MEMORABLE? IN A PLACE KNOWN AS SURF CITY USA, THERE’S ONLY ONE PLACE TO START…

JENNIFER HERRON

SURFING

Whatever your skill level is, there’s a surfing school for you. Many places o er both private and group lessons, and they’ll provide everything you need to hit the waves.

Banzai Surf School (banzaisurfschool.com) is located at Brookhurst Street and Pacific Coast Highway on Huntington State Beach. The family-run business is open year-round and one of a handful of schools in Huntington Beach accredited by the National Surf School and Instructors Association (NSSIA), which means safe and a ordable family surfing. Expert instructors are certified to teach private, group, and corporate event lessons, and all surfboards and wetsuits are provided.

Clint Carroll Surf School (clintcarrollsurf.com) is located on Huntington State Beach near Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard, parallel to Tower 17. With 60 years of experience, they will have you surfing on the first day. Clint Carroll Surf School o ers world class instruction for all ages, with private, semi-private, and group lessons. They also o er stand up paddle board lessons, as well as private and corporate parties for your special events.

Corky Carroll's Surf School (surfschool.net) at Bolsa Chica State Beach is run by the 1960s surf legend Corky Carroll. Both longboard and shortboard instruction are available, so you can learn to surf the real way on real surfboards. Corky o ers private, semi-private, and weekly programs for those wanting to learn how to surf. Both beginners and more experienced surfers are welcome.

HB Surf School (hbsurfschool.com), an o icial, city-authorized program at Huntington City Beach on the south side of the Pier, has been teaching kids and adults the stoke of surfing since 2007. Sponsored by Hurley and Huntington Surf & Sport, the HB Surf School is run by former surf pro Bill Sharp, who has more than 30 years of coaching experience.

Learn to Surf (learntosurfhb.com) at Huntington State Beach believes in giving you the best experience possible while surfing, whether it’s your first time in the water or you’re a seasoned pro that wants to hone your skills. Private lessons are the first step to your surfing journey, and they want to make sure to solidify the basics with each lesson. After you train with them, you’ll be surfing on your own in no time.

Little Surf Co. (littlesurfco.com) at Huntington City Beach between Towers 14 and 22, boasts an educational, inspirational, and safe surf experience for all levels of surfers. Teaching adults and kids alike, Little Surf Co. provides core surfing fundamentals such as water safety, wave selection, paddling, and catching waves with an emphasis on building confidence and respect for the ocean. They also o er a variety of ways to enjoy the waves: surf and science academy, ocean education courses, private and semi-private lessons, summer camps, and after school classes. Little Surf Co. is permitted by the City of Huntington Beach to instruct lessons year-round, seven days a week, and all of their instructors are CPR certified.

McKinnon Surf & SUP Lessons (mckinnonsurfandsuplessons. com) at 6th Street and Pacific Coast Highway at Huntington City Beach, provides premium surf and stand-up paddle board lessons. Each student is provided with ergonomically correct equipment fit for body type and skill level and surrounded by a professional and proficient team for support. Owner Rocky McKinnon is also a board shaper and has created a 14-foot chair board specifically for adaptive surfing.

Salty Grom Surf Camp (saltygrom.com) at Bolsa Chica State Beach teaches basic and intermediate surfing skills in a safe and fun way. All surf instructors are CPR certified, experienced, and knowledgeable about safety and ocean life. The camp o ers private and semi-private lessons year-round and five-day surf camps during the summer. To ensure that every student gets the attention they need, there is a low student to instructor ratio (4:1) at all surf camps. Surfers must be ages 8 and up.

BIKING

Beach cruising is certainly a huge part of the Huntington Beach culture. There’s nothing easier or more fun than renting a classic beach cruiser and enjoying the many miles of bike path along the Huntington Beach coastline. This incredible trail literally hugs the coast the entire way and is completely flat.

If you have any kind of ailment or are just trying to get into shape, then electric biking is the way to go. Electric bikes allow you all the pleasures of beach cruising, yet they are a lot easier on your legs (there are also many places to rent one throughout the city).

Need more of a challenge? Road cycling is for more advanced, faster bikes with multiple gears, and it certainly lets you see more of Orange County. Be sure to say hello to a friendly road cyclist and safely follow the dedicated lanes throughout the city.

GEAR UP

NO MATTER WHAT YOUR ACTIVITY, SURF CITY USA HAS A MYRIAD OF RENTAL PLACES TO KEEP THE FUN MOVING.

BY THE PIER

Dwight’s Beach Concession (201 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.536.8083, dwightsbeachconcession.com) Jack’s Beach Concession (21291 Pacific Coast Hwy., across from Paséa Hotel & Spa, 714.536.8328, facebook.com/ jacksbeachconcession) Toes on the Nose Surf Shop (21500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, in the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, 714.845.4638, toesonthenose.com) Waterfront Adventures Kiosk (21100 Pacific Coast Hwy., across from The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, 714.536.4863, waterfrontresort.com) Wheel Fun Rentals (21351 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.536.4863, wheelfunrentals.com) Zack’s HB (405 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, north of the Huntington Beach Pier, 714.536.0215, zacksbythebeach.com)

DOWNTOWN

17th Street Board Shop (414 17th St., Huntington Beach, 714.536.6200, facebook.com/17th.street.board.shop) Huntington Surf & Sport – Main Street (300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.841.4000, hsssurf.com) Jack’s Surfboards (101 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714.536.4516, jackssurfboards.com) Pedego Electric Bikes (301 5th St., Huntington Beach, 714.465.2782, pedegohb.com) Quivers (1611 Alabama St., Huntington Beach, 714.594.3727, surfboardquivers.com) Rip Curl Surf Center (155 5th St., Ste. 101, Huntington Beach, 714.500.0922, ripcurl.com) Rays Rentals (124 Main St., Unit 102, Huntington Beach, 714-3748600, rays-rentals.com) Surfboard and Bike Rentals (311 5th St., Huntington Beach, 714.794.4940, surfboardandbikerentals.com)

HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH

Zack’s Too (405 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714.536.2696, zackssurfcity.com)

BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH

Huntington Surf & Sport - Warner Avenue (3801 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, 714.846.0181, hsssurf.com)

PICKLEBALL

It all started in 1965 when two dads (and U.S. Congressmen) Bill Bell and Joel Pritchard invented the game on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. Named after Pritchard’s family dog, Pickles, the backyard game has since become an increasingly favored family sport across America.

O ering a fresh take on one of Surf City USA’s favorite words (“paddle”), pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong; it’s played with a graphite paddle and wi le ball on a badminton-size court. With simple rules, a ordable and lightweight gear, and a smaller court size, anyone at any age can play and have fun.

The Surf City Pickleball Society, led by president Diana Abruscato and vice president Les Taylor, have been championing the sport locally since 2007. Acting as a liaison with the City of Huntington Beach, Abruscato scored four dedicated pickleball courts in 2017 at Worthy Park on 17th and Main Street. The permanent outdoor courts are free to the public, open and lighted daily until 10 p.m. Stop by on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon for drop-in play – just remember to bring court shoes and a smile.

STEPHANIE HELGUERA

DISC GOLF

The disc golf course in Huntington Beach is the second oldest disc golf course in the world (the first is in Pasadena). The rules of disc golf relate to golf, but instead of hitting a ball with a club, you throw discs toward a metal target basket, which features a web of chains designed to deaden the impact of the disc and catch it. Each hole on the 18-hole course has a determined par and putters and drivers are used (di erently shaped discs) in a similar manner to golf course play. Here at the course, being a similar manner to golf course play. Here at the course, being able to rent discs and receive some free basic instruction makes able to rent discs and receive some free basic instruction makes this course attractive to new players. Most veteran disc golfers this course attractive to new players. Most veteran disc golfers are more than willing to share tips with novice players. It’s are more than willing to share tips with novice players. It’s cheap and fun.” cheap and fun.”

JOE KATCHKA

EQUESTRIAN

The Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center (18381 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, hcpec.com) is situated on 25 acres of beautiful, sea-breezed land just two miles from the beach. With nearly 400 horses, multiple trainers and arenas, annual horse shows in several disciplines, a wedding venue, and more than 150 acres of public trails, this is one of Southern California’s premier equestrian facilities, and it’s open to the public.

ROLLER SKATING

Surf City Skates (326 Main St. #101, Huntington Beach, surfcityskates.com) is owned by avid roller skater Toni Edwards, who created her shop to inspire and educate roller skaters and skateboarders of any age and skill level. Surf City Skates o ers customers high quality performing (and nice looking) gear while o ering rentals, tips, training, group skating meets, and more from a sta of experienced skaters. Looking to stand out on the paved beach path? Check out the shop’s collection of custom Vans roller skates—from leopard prints to LED wheels to retro looks.

BEACH YOGA

Relax, rejuvenate, and take in the beauty of your surroundings at Yoga on the Beach (Tower 14, Huntington Beach, instagram.com/ yogaonthebeachhuntingtonbeach). Enjoy the sounds of the ocean as you flow through your yoga poses. And don’t stress: classes are for all levels and taught every day—just bring your mat, water, and sunscreen.

STEPHANIE HELGUERA