Outdoor Adventure in Huntington Beach
Surf City USA® is the place for outdoor fun and adventure. Get moving all over town, from sea to sand and from path to park. Here are a few fun ways to break a sweat and soak up the sun in Huntington Beach.
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- Surf Lessons - Numerous surf schools offer private and group lessons - all equipment included - for novice surfers at three of our five beaches.
- Huntington Harbour Rentals - Rent a stand-up paddle (SUP) board or kayak along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Sunset Beach, and sail into the calm Huntington Harbour.
Sand
Back to Top of List- Yoga on the Beach - Enjoy the sounds of nature as you flow through yoga poses and achieve ultimate bliss at one of Huntington Beach’s outdoor yoga classes.
- Namaste Family Yoga
- Yoga on the Beach - Huntington Beach
- Beach Volleyball - 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.
- There are nearly two dozen nets on either side of the Huntington Beach Pier, with more at Huntington State Beach to the south and at 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.
- There are nearly two dozen nets on either side of the Huntington Beach Pier, with more at Huntington State Beach to the south and at Bolsa Chica State Beach to the north
Path
Back to Top of ListExperience 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.
- Bike Rentals - 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.
- Roller Skate Rentals - BYOS (bring your own skates) or grab a pair from Surf City Skates on Main Street.
Park
Back to Top of ListFortunately, 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.
- Disc Golf - The Huntington Beach 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!
- Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center - 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 - 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.