What Makes Huntington Beach a Top Choice among Business Retreat Locations?

Top 10 Reasons to Meet in Huntington Beach

The Weather - HB has near perfect outdoor weather as the temperature rarely exceeds 90 degrees (less than five days a year) or drops below freezing. And the average annual rainfall here is less than 12 inches per year.

The Easy Access - With the Santa Ana airport less than 15 miles away, you can be at the doorstep of Huntington Beach in less than a half hour after landing. And, you get to avoid all of the heavy traffic prevalent in large cities such as Los Angeles.

The Hotels - Imagine waking up, sipping coffee on a balcony that overlooks the famous HB pier while listening to the incoming tides of the Pacific. Offering the utmost comfort, and featuring upscale amenities right down to in-room iPod docking stations, HB hotels offer the ideal setting to think, create and prepare for the day’s business.

The Meeting Spaces – Beyond comfortable rooms, HB’s hotel meeting spaces —ballrooms, dining rooms and business centers — offer generous square footage, an abundance of seating, and state-of-the-art technology including audio/visual systems and Wi-Fi internet.

The Outdoor Activities – Play a round of disc golf (and regular golf.) Watch a surfing contest. Set up a spike during beach volleyball. Take surfing lessons from local pros. Go fishing from the pier. Take your pooch to Dog Beach. Or, you can always just work on that tan on the beach!

The Safety – The last thing you should have to worry about while meeting in HB is the safety of you and your employees. Rest-assured, HB is consistently ranked as one of the safest cities in the U.S.

The Shopping/Nightlife – While sand and surf dominate HB, its downtown setting is no afterthought. Surf stores. Trendy shopping. Microbreweries. Live music. Balcony clubs. When you’re group is through meeting for business, downtown is the place to hang out and relax.

The Unique Surf Culture - In Huntington Beach, surfing is more than just a sport — it’s a religion. That dedication to the art of surfing is apparent throughout the city, from the laid-back people to the many surfing attractions including the Surfer’s Hall of Fame and International Surfing Museum.

The Surrounding Attractions – Corporate meetings and retreats are also a great way to spend time with family in-between business. In Huntington Beach, you’ll find an abundance of nearby family fun attractions including theme parks such as  Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, both reachable within one-half hour.

The Restaurants – Whether it’s surfside shacks or upscale eateries, West Coast wining and dining is alive and well in HB. Enjoy the flavors of fresh California seafood, eclectic cultural cuisine and picturesque dining settings, from downtown balconies to service on the sand.