As if you even needed any enticement, we’ve got a great opportunity for you to win a sun-and-surf getaway in the original Surf City USA®.

With our special Surf City USA® Shopping Getaway Sweepstakes, you can win a two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa— plus an array of great gift certificates from local retailers. The package includes a $150 gift card to Bella Terra shopping center for use at the retailer of your choice. You’ll also get a special gift bag from 5 Points Plaza, as well as a $150 gift certificate good for use at any of its stores. And if that weren’t enough, you’ll be able to revive your energy with certificates to some of Huntington Beach’s finest dining establishments — $50 at the famous Duke’s Huntington Beach, $25 at Ruby’s Diner on the Pier, and $25 at Fred’s Mexican Café on Main Street. You’ll also get a selection of official Surf City USA® gear — a t-shirt, flip-flops and sunglasses — courtesy of California Greetings on Main Street. Visit www.surfcityusa.com for further details, rules and regulations.

Surf City USA® has something for everyone on your shopping list. Begin your holiday treasure hunt steps from the sand— in Downtown Huntington Beach. Huntington Surf & Sport (HSS) and Jack's Surfboards, two landmarks on Main Street just across from the pier, highlight all that is surfing and skating. Shops like Diane's and Merrilee's offer ladies' surf fashions to complement their guys’ gear. Boutiques and stores throughout downtown provide an array of shopping options.

Huntington Beach also boasts two of Orange County’s finest shopping centers. The spectacular Bella Terra is reminiscent of a Tuscan village, with cobblestone walkways and fountains. Stroll the “streets” of this lovely setting as you visit anchor stores like Kohl's Department Store, Mervyn's, Burlington Coat Factory and REI, or new spots like Pinkberry and Loehmann’s NEXXT. Voted Orange County’s #1 shopping center by readers of the OC Register*, the wonderful 5 Points Plaza welcomes you with an array of retailers from Bath & Bodyworks and Old Navy to Pier One Imports and The Gap.

For true Bavarian Christmas spirit, visit Old World Village. It’s the perfect destination for unique gifts — including arts & crafts and imported collectibles. After a day of shopping, you’ll be ready for brats & beer or other delectable delights in one of the village’s pubs or restaurants.

Surf City USA® has partnered with the wonderful people of its kiwi sibling to bring you “Taste of New Zealand,” Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. This free event features chefs from New Zealand offering cooking demos and tastings, a performance by a Maori cultural group, a documentary film and more. Don’t miss this chance to get your kiwi on and celebrate the holidays, New Zealand style!