Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

DInIng SPECIAL CLASSES AND DEmONSTRATIONS COOKING CLASSES Good Mood Food Café Master Chef Ursula offers occasional special classes about preparing healthy food. The half-day seminar features tips for combining foods, nutritional information, how to use the proper tools and how to prepare excellent food on a budget. 714.377.2028 • www.goodmoodfood.com ALOHA GRILL Located on Huntington Beach’s Main Street, this always-popular hot spot is a favorite for visitors, and locals alike. The island menu includes pupus, fresh ﬁsh and fantastic island-style sandwiches. Hawaiian specialties include Paciﬁc Rim Mahi Mahi, O’no Ribs, Kahlua Pork and Paniolo Steak. Cool off with a world-famous Rainbow frozen cocktail. Aloha Grill’s casual Polynesian atmosphere and friendly Hawaiian-style service make it the perfect way to end a day at the beach. Learn how to make traditional Italian specialties on the first Tuesday of the month at La Fontana Ristorante Italiano. 714.841.0059 DEmONSTRATION This lost art of ancient Chinese noodle-making was handed down generation to generation in the Hsu family. See a demo of this at Ruby Palace Chinese Restaurant around Chinese New Year time. The only ingredients necessary are one pound of dough, one knife and a pair of experienced hands to create hundreds of noodles. 714.848.6088 • www.ruby-palace.com SALSA DANCING CLASS Free salsa-dancing lessons for beginner and intermediate dancers are offered on Thursdays and Sundays at Habana Cabana. No partner is needed. Lessons start at 8:30 p.m. followed by open dancing. 714.968.1133 • www.habanacabana.com Lunch and dinner served daily. Breakfast specials Sat. & Sun. 10am-noon. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 4pm-7pm. Late night kitchen hours Fri.-Sat. until 1am. Live Weekly Entertainment Visit us in 2008! Aloha Grill and Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA! 221 Main Street Huntington Beach 714.374.4427 www.alohagrill.com AMELIA’S SEAFOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT For 47 years, this cozy landmark set amongst the shops on Balboa Island has served visitors and locals alike who cherish the ﬁnest in delectable pastas, exquisite seafood and very fresh ﬁsh. Combinations include ﬁlet mignon and scampi, three fresh ﬁsh sampler plates and pink plate special with lobster ravioli, wild salmon and scampi. Private luncheons and dinners for 8 to 38. Dinner: daily Brunch: Friday, Saturday & Sunday AVILA’S EL RANCHITO L.A. Times award for “Top Margarita in Southern California” Established in 1966 with family pride and tradition, El Ranchito is a casual full-service authenic Mexican restaurant featuring favorite dishes from central Mexico with unique blends of spices and ﬂavors. A full service bar to see all your favorite sporting events and an outdoor patio help create the festive atmosphere where locals and visitors love and meet. Can accommodate up to 100 for meetings or celebrations. Prepared for take-out or a “Fiesta to Go” 311 Marine Avenue Balboa Island, Newport Beach 949.673.6580 www.AmeliasBalboaIsland.com 318 Main Street Huntington Beach 714.960.9696 www.avilaselranchito.net (10 other locations) 66 2008 I SURF CITY USA® http://www.goodmoodfood.com http://www.alohagrill.com http://www.alohagrill.com http://www.ruby-palace.com http://www.habanacabana.com http://www.AmeliasBalboaIsland.com http://www.avilaselranchito.net http://www.avilaselranchito.net http://www.AmeliasBalboaIsland.com

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Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008 Contents Letter from Dean Torrence/What's New Welcome The Beach Surfing Beach Activities Downtown Huntington Beach Huntington Harbour Nature Arts & Culture Family Reunions Attractions Romantic Getaways History of Huntington Beach Day Trips Golf Sports & Recreation Professional Sports Lodging Directory Dining & Nightlife Directory Destination Shopping Gardens Spas Planning Your Trip Visitor Travel Tips Maps Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau

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