Laid-back Luxury Itinerary
3 Nights / 4 Days
Day 1
Back to Top of ListDay 1- Being Out is In
Grab a coffee and a pastry from Philz Coffee
Visit Philz Coffee at Pacific City and have your cup of coffee created just for you by your own personal barista. Phil Jaber went on a quest 25 years ago to make a really great cup of coffee. He wanted to create a blend that was flavorful, complex, rich, smooth, and low in acidity. His quest took him all over the world and after visiting thousands of coffee shops, Phil created over 30 unique blends. Phil wanted to make sure the coffee-making process embodied a personal and social feel, so he designed his own coffee station allowing for every cup to be crafted one cup at a time. By personalizing each cup, Phil had found a way to allow for individuality in every cup of love.
Pool Time
Start your vacation the right way with a relaxing day outside at one of Huntington Beach Resort Pools: The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, and Paséa Hotel & Spa. Located just steps from the Huntington Beach Pier, at the heart of a vibrant and emerging community, Huntington Beach resorts are luxury oasis with a coastal style and comfort, designed to connect guests with nature and bring the warmth and artistry of the destination to life in a vibrant and energizing way.
Dinner at Bluegold
Chef Tin Vuong and partner Jed Sanford of Blackhouse continue their innovation in the dining world by taking farm-to-table back to its roots; back to a time where leisure met cuisine and culture was drawn from the earth and sea. Bluegold invites you to relax by the ocean and enjoy elegant outdoor dining surrounded by wooden beams and California fauna. Whether you’re looking for fresh oysters from the steam kettle, savory steak grilled over charcoal, or simply a glass of soothing wine below the California sun, Bluegold is the perfect dinner spot to kick off your rejuvenating holiday.
DAY 2
Back to Top of ListDay 2- Explore Huntington Beach
Brunch at Watertable
No relaxing Huntington Beach vacation would be complete without a serious dive into everyone's favorite weekend indulgence: brunch. Killer brunch spot by day, an upscale restaurant at night. Watertable at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa capitalizes on the region’s local produce and creates delicious, contemporary comfort food for brunch that is both decadent and delicious. Choose from a variety of egg benedicts, omelets, quiches, specialty lemon-blueberry pancakes, Nutella waffles, and the Mason Jar Avocana Bread 9 is a particularly unique and tasty selection. It is a concoction of house-baked buttermilk breakfast bread with banana, walnuts, California avocado, and whipped honey butter.
Electric Bike Rentals with Pedego
Get out there and see what Huntington Beach is all about by taking a bike out for a spin! Pedego Electric Bikes are the perfect way to get around by utilizing the built-in electric motor or pedal assist. Cruise north along the sand and hit these spots during your ride: Downtown Huntington Beach and the Pier, the International Surfing Museum, Huntington Dog Beach, and Bolsa Chica State Beach. Local Tip: Pedego bikes can even get to Golden Road Brewing and back!
Beer Tasting and Lunch at Golden Road Brewing
Golden Road Brewing Huntington Beach is the newest addition to the Huntington Beach Brewery family! Opened on December 26, Golden Road Huntington Beach is proud to be a part of the recently renovated Peter's Landing, a retail and dining development in Sunset Beach. Golden Road's year-round offerings include Mango Cart Wheat Ale, Wolf Pup Session IPA, Point the Way IPA, Get Up Offa That Brown and Golden Road Hefeweizen. Along with the core beers, Golden Road brewers are constantly experimenting with the freshest ingredients through a collection of rotating, seasonal and limited-edition brews. Stop by and enjoy not only beer-tasting, but also a full menu of food including burgers, salads, & snacks, and gorgeous views outside overlooking Huntington Harbour.
Dinner at BLK
End your day at BLK, situated above Pacific Coast Highway with unparalleled views of the Pier and ocean. Specializing in Kobe Style Beef hand-cut steaks, chops, and seafood, this contemporary American cuisine delivers delicious and savory flavors in all of their dishes. Local Tip: Make a reservation ahead of time, as this is a popular spot!
DAY 3
Back to Top of ListDay 3- Treat Yourself
Spa Treatment
Relax and drift away in paradise at one of Huntington Beach Resort Spas.
Huntington Beach’s newest waterfront spa, Drift, a Waterfront Spa boasts a modern marine ambiance and 8,000-square-foot interior, appointed with an exquisite relaxation area, luxurious hot tubs, a Himalayan salt stone sauna, eucalyptus-infused steam room, exclusive vitality bar with tea elixirs, and more.
Having just launched new treatments and a new spa dining menu, Pacific Waters Spa sprawling 20,000-square-foot Spanish-style retreat relaxes guests into immediate bliss with its tranquil koi pond, dedicated relaxation room serving on-hand snacks and beverages, private whirlpools, sauna, steam room, and waterfall showers.
Aarna Spa, the beautifully designed 5,800-square-foot space offers eight treatment rooms, a relaxation room and private spa garden, eucalyptus steam room, sauna, and saltwater whirlpool. Treatments include 50- or 100-minute massages and facials, an essential oils wrap, signature journeys, and more.
Grab Lunch at Pacific City
Time to grab lunch at Pacific City before heading out to the beach. Serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to the freshest ocean-to-table seafood, fish tacos to Vietnamese pho, artistically brewed coffee to the perfect combo of a delectable burger and a cold craft beer, you’re bound to find whatever it is you are craving.
Sunset Wine Charter with Prince Charters LLC
Time to end the day in an indulgent way, by private cruise through the picturesque Huntington Harbour with Prince Charters. With your own private, fully-restored vintage yacht or classic wood boat with a licensed captain, you’ll cruise the idyllic waters while enjoying wine, craft beer and bites on board. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a classic California sunset and the last night of your Huntington Beach vacation.
DAY 4
Back to Top of ListDay 4
Breakfast at Pacific Hideaway
Have a light and healthy breakfast at Pacific Hideaway. Located a half-block off Main Street within the Kimpton Shorebreak Resort, Pacific Hideaway takes inspiration from global surf destinations from Bali to Baja California. Their flavorful small plates and family-style platters fuel the body just in time for a surf lesson in the famous waves. Open all day, it’s a great spot to catch the sunset as well. Everything tastes sweeter on the oceanview patio, perched above 5th Street with killer views of the Huntington Beach Pier and the waves you’ll be surfing.
Surf Lesson with Rocky McKinnon
A trip to Surf City USA is not complete until you try surfing. And why not with the best teacher in Huntington Beach, Rocky McKinnon. In 1999, Rocky won his first amateur surfing title at the Huntington Beach Surf Series, and again in 2001. He became a pro surfer in 2002, and was rated in the top 10 in the country in 2003. Today, Rocky continues to shape boards, teach surf lessons and has an adaptive surfing and outrigger canoe program. Local Tip: mid-morning surf lessons are the best time of day to catch a wave.’
Rent a Beach Cabana
After your epic surf session, you’ve earned some R&R. Rent a beach cabana through one of the oceanfront resorts or through Waterfront Adventures, located right on the sand. No need to worry about using your muscles for anything- the beach butlers will bring food and beverages straight to you. What better way to end your Surf City USA holiday than on the famed beaches?