FINAL WORD

from Huntington Beach Official Visitors Guide 2022-2023

FACTS

WHY DO YOU LIKE TO PLAY YOUR SPORT IN HUNTINGTON BEACH?

“I love roller skating in Huntington Beach because there’s nothing like the feeling of being free to roll wherever I want, with the ocean breeze blowing through my hair and the salty air kissing my skin. To me, it’s the closest things to flying.” – Toni Edwards, Owner of

Surf City Skates

“I enjoy surfing in Huntington Beach o the shear consistency of the waves! I know every day I wake up I will be able to jump in the ocean and have a good time! – Brett Simpson, a Professional

Surfer, Huntington Beach Resident and U.S.A. Olympic Surf Coach

“I enjoy jet ski racing in Huntington Beach because it is something way di erent to what I am normally used too. Jumping my jet ski 10 or more feet into the air is such a good feeling.” - Tyler Ward, a Jet

Ski Racer

“Being able to be outdoors for yoga year-round is incredible! I love breathing the fresh ocean air, taking in the ocean view, and that the beach is big enough to include everyone from families to visitors and of course the locals!” – Chanda Halpin, Owner of Yoga on

the Beach

“I like to play beach volleyball in Huntington Beach because I enjoy Surf City USA’s authentic vibe. It’s a community. It’s a true lifestyle. No facades. I love that everything I need to have a great full day on the beach is walking distance. Huntington Beach has great sand, a refreshing ocean, local restaurants, and fun shops. It leaves nothing wanting.” – Kerri Walsh Jennings, a Professional Beach

Volleyball player

“I love to Stand Up Paddle Board in Huntington Beach because to me there is nothing better than connecting with nature and friends while getting exercise, surrounded by gorgeous homes. With all of the little beaches to stop at and canals to paddle through, the Huntington Harbour provides the perfect safe backdrop to have the best day ever.” – Tarah Marinelli, Owner of OC Paddlesports

“I love to play pickleball in Huntington Beach because Huntington Beach has a cool vibe and pickleball is the flow!” – Diana Abruscato,

a Professional Pickleball Player

“One of the main reasons I love Huntington Beach’s cycling scene is that it’s an escape from current rather upside-down world and you just feel so removed from it all. There are cyclists of all levels and ages that ride in Huntington Beach. It’s my sanity oasis on two wheels.” – Kelly Miller, Cyclist, President and CEO of Visit

Huntington Beach

“I love fishing in my backyard! Just outside of the Harbor, Huntington Beach has amazing local reefs, Catalina for bigger game, or even stay local and hi the Huntington Beach flats, pick up some halibut for dinner and head home. That’s why I love fishing in Huntington Beach.” – Robert Wagner, Owner of Wagner Charters