Outdoor Adventure in Huntington Beach

Now is the time to check “learn to surf” off your bucket list! Even if you’re a novice surfer, you’ve come to the right place. Take a lesson at one of our certified surf schools. 

If this isn’t your first time in the water, grab a rental board at one of the many beach concessionaires or board shops in Downtown Huntington Beach. 

Rather stay floating on top of the water? Rent a stand-up paddle (SUP) board or kayak along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Sunset Beach, and sail into the calm Huntington Harbour.

Enjoy the sounds of nature as you flow through yoga poses and achieve ultimate bliss at one of Huntington Beach’s outdoor yoga classes. From Huntington Central Park to the beaches of Surf City USA, there are numerous classes to pick from. 

If you’d rather run, jump, and dive across the sand, try your hand at one of HB’s most popular sports: beach volleyball. We’re not only home to a few volleyball pros, we’re also a stop along the annual AVP Huntington Beach Open. 

Show off your skills at one of nearly two dozen nets on either side of the Huntington Beach Pier, with more at Huntington State Beach to the south and Bolsa Chica State Beach to the north. The nets are free to use and available on a first-come, first-served basis, while balls are available for rent at beach concessionaires. 

Experience the Huntington Beach coast from the 8-mile-long paved beach path, whether you prefer to cruise atop a bike seat, roller skates, or on your own two feet. 

Rent a bicycle, electric bike, tandem bike, or surrey from one of the four oceanfront resorts along PCH, from a beach concessionaire right next to the path, or from one of the rental shops in Downtown. BYOS (bring your own skates) or grab a pair from Surf City Skates on Main Street.

Fortunately, Huntington Central Park is just five miles from the beach and sprawls a whopping 350-acres. The largest city-owned park in Orange County, the park is home to paved paths, dirt trails, and a whole slew of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, and a dog park. 

The disc golf course in Central Park is among the most popular in Orange County. The 15-acre plot is the second oldest disc golf course in the world and is considered among the most beautiful and challenging courses in Southern California. The course is open daily and welcomes all players regardless of skill level! 

A true hidden gem within Huntington Central Park is the Equestrian Center, also known as HCPEC, where more than 150 acres of scenic trails are open for the public to explore from atop a four-legged friend. You can take lessons, learn training and riding skills, and experience a unique style of horseback riding just two miles from the ocean.

Vans Skate Park, located behind Bella Terra and next to Old World Village, is a 42,500-square-foot park that’s free to the public with nearly three acres of ramps, bowls, and stairs to skate.