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Revel in Exercise
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 THE GREAT OUTDOORS
FROM BEACH CRUISING TO the ever-popular pickleball to addictive disc golf to riding a horse, we have all the fun ways to break a sweat and clear your mind while you are in town.
Bike It Out
BRIEF HISTORY
Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington, by three dads whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities. usapickleball.org
Beach cruising is certainly a huge part of the Huntington Beach culture. Imagine renting a classic beach cruiser and enjoying the many miles of bike path in HB, where an incredible trail literally hugs the coast the entire way and is completely flat. For a leg-friendly ride, electric biking is the way to go. Electric bikes offer all the pleasures of beach cruising, yet they are much easier on the body, and there are so many places to rent one around HB. Need more of a challenge? Road cycling is for more advanced riders on bikes with multiple gears, and it certainly begets seeing more of Orange County. Be sure to say hello to fellow road cyclists and safely follow the dedicated lanes throughout the city.
PICKLE!
Now known as the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. With simple rules, affordable and lightweight gear, and a smaller court size, having fun is not limited to a certain age or skill level. Start with the Surf City Pickleball
Society (surfcitypickleballsociety.com), founded by Diana Abruscato in 2013, that offers private and group lessons.
There are several places to play pickleball here, none better than the 24 courts at Huntington Beach Pickleball (huntingtonbeachpickleball.com) on Goldenwest Street. Enroll in lessons, join a league, or just play with friends there. Worthy Park on 17th and Main Street has permanent outdoor courts that 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.
Grip It And Rip It
Hating golf lately? Then leave your clubs at home and give disc golf a try. The rules are similar to golf, though instead of hitting a ball with a club, players throw frisbee-like 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 (differently shaped discs).
Huntington Beach Disc Golf on Goldenwest Street is
Gear Up In Hb
OCEANFRONT
RESORT RENTALS
Waterfront Adventures
21351 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-845-8000, waterfrontresort.com
Toes on the Nose
Surf & Supply
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Hyatt Regency), Huntington Beach, 714-845-4638, toesonthenose.com
Paséa Hotel & Spa
21080 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-698-6100, paseahotel.com
Kimpton Shorebreak Resort
500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-861-4470, shorebreakresort.com
BY THE PIER
Dwight’s Beach Concession
201 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-8083
Jack’s Beach Concession
21291 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-8328
Wheel Fun Rentals
21351 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-4863, wheelfunrentals.com
Zack’s HB
405 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-0215, zacksbythebeach.com
DOWNTOWN
17th Street Board Shop 414 17th St., Huntington Beach, 714-536-6200
EV Rideables
401 Main St., Huntington Beach, 800-470-8939, evrideables.com
Huntington Surf & Sport 300 E. 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
Rip Curl 155 5th St., Huntington Beach, 714-500-0922, ripcurl.com
Ray’s Rentals
124 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714-374-8600, rays-rentals.com
Surfboard and Bike Rental
311 5th St., Huntington Beach, 714-794-4940, surfboardandbikerentals.com
BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
Huntington Surf & Sport 3801 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, 714-846-0181, hsssurf.com the second oldest disc golf course in the world and an attractive course for new players. Here, you can rent discs, receive some free basic instruction, and most veteran disc golfers are more than willing to share tips with novices.
Trot And Gallop
The Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center (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.
Rolling Along
Avid roller skater Toni Edwards started Surf City Skates (surfcityskates.com) on Main Street to inspire and educate roller skaters and skateboarders of any age and skill level. Staffed by experienced and friendly skaters, the shop offers customers high-quality performance gear as well as rentals, tips, training, and group skating meets. Style-forward skaters will love the shop’s collection of custom Vans roller skates—from leopard prints to LED wheels to retro looks.