Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

plannInG YOUR TRIp Kayaking in Huntington Harbour. SomE IDEAS foR PlANNINg YouR SuRf CITY uSA® VACATIoN THREE-DAY ITINERARY W The choice is yours! Whether your visit is just a weekend getaway or an entire week, there’s simply not enough time to do everything. To make the most of your visit, we have a few suggestions you may want to consider. Of course, you can relax at the beach or poolside the entire time, too. Day 1: Begin with breakfast at the Sugar Shack, then cruise down the 8-1/2-mile Huntington Beach Ocean Strand to view the beautiful coastline. You can walk, jog, bicycle or even rollerblade the entire length of the city; equipment is readily available for rent nearby. For lunch, enjoy Ruby’s Diner at the end of the Pier before relaxing the afternoon away sunbathing, swimming or even surfing in the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean. At sunset, savor a meal at Duke’s Huntington Beach or Fred’s Mexican Café before ending the evening with a walk on the sand. Day 2: Pack a light breakfast and spend the day with Mother Nature at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve or Shipley Nature Center where you can see dozens of different species of birds in their natural habitat. Walk the nature trails and explore the wildlife Huntington Beach has to offer. Stop for lunch at Park Bench Cafe in Huntington Central Park and then spend the rest of the afternoon playing 18 holes on the Huntington Beach Disc (Frisbee®) Golf Course. Visit Old World Village in the evening to browse authentic European-style shops. Treat yourself to a dinner of German knockwurst or go across the street for a Japanese feast at Kabuki in the newly renovated Bella Terra Huntington Beach shopping center. Day 3: Rise and shine for an early morning surfing lesson from Toes on the Nose. Spend the afternoon shopping downtown on Main Street and don’t forget to visit the International Surfing Museum and Huntington Beach Art Center. You can grab a nice lunch at one of the many trendy cafes downtown, and then spoil yourself with a spa treatment at Pacific Waters Spa, part of the renowned Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. For dinner, check out The Californian right there in the resort. Come dusk, stake claim to a fire ring for an unforgettable evening barbecue at the beach. Don’t forget the s’mores! fIVE-DAY ITINERARY Includes the Three-Day Itinerary, plus: Day 4: Head to the Downtown IHOP for a stack of fresh pancakes before you drive to Peter’s Landing Marina, where you can spend the morning exploring the canals of Huntington Harbour. Rent a kayak or electric boat or take a tour in a Venetian gondola. Have lunch at Luigi’s Restaurant for some fine Italian cuisine, then travel back in time with a visit to the Newland House Museum, a 19th century dwelling that was once home to one of Huntington Beach’s pioneering families. For dinner, get a seat with a view of the ocean and the spectacular Huntington Beach Pier at Spark Woodfire Grill, then drop in for a movie at the Century 20 Bella Terra located at Bella Terra Huntington Beach. Day 5: Spend the morning in nearby Long Beach exploring the Queen Mary and Aquarium of the Pacific. Return to Surf City for some final moments on the beach. Get in a little last minute shopping at the fabulous shops and boutiques of Bella Terra Huntington Beach or 5 Points Plaza. Enjoy dinner at Aloha Grill. End the evening with a signature martini at Martini Blues. 74 2008 I SURF CITY USA®

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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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