Surf City, USA

I am originally from Colorado, so when I first came to California, the one thing I wanted to learn how to do was Surf! And what better place to learn how to do that, but in Huntington Beach, or Surf City, USA.

But there is so much more to Huntington Beach then just surfing. This dynamic coastal city, with its sunny Mediterranean climate and idyllic setting, is home to more than 200,000 residents. Huntington Beach boasts more than eight miles of scenic, accessible beachfront, the largest stretch of uninterrupted beachfront on the West Coast. It also has a wonderfully unique community with 100 years of incredible history, known all over the globe as a friendly community welcoming visitors from international countries, specialing in the Middle Eastern vacation traveler.

Our parks and recreation features one of the largest recreational piers in the world, public parks, riding stables and equestrian trails, a marina, and a wildlife preserve, and an eight-mile biking, inline skating, jogging, and walking trail along the ocean. The crown jewel of the recreation system is the wide expanse of beautiful and spacious beaches, where large crowds gather to watch professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball and the Surf City USA Marathon.The Huntington Beach Art Center and the Huntington Beach Playhouse also provide a wide variety of fine arts, and the excellent library system and numerous museums provide a strong cultural foundation. Also, above you will see a copy of this year's Huntington Beach float for the Rose Parade.

My Personal Favorites: There are two activities in the Huntington Beach harbor that have become some of my favorite activities for myself and my family. First off, I love paddle boarding!! This sport originated in Hawaii and has now been brought to our very own shores. You get to take a long board out on the harbor and paddle yourself, while standing on the board. It is an excellent workout, and a blast at the same time. Another favorite of mine is the kite connection. For an afternoon, you and your family make their own kites. Then you venture out to the beach to fly them, and watch a professional kite performance.

You have to check out all that this incredible desination offers!