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2019 | 2020 Official Visitors Guide SurfCityUSA.com HUNTINGTON BEACH PROFILES IN INSPIRATION 10 5 AMAZING #SURFCITYWOMEN SURPRISING THINGS! MY BEST DAY EVER 7 LOCALS REVEAL THEIR TOWN’S SECRETS #SurfCityUSA ocean inspired coastal places + open spaces Your blissful escape awaits at The Waterfront Beach Resort. Enjoy striking views of the sunset at our exclusive Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge, while you savor a delicious craft cocktail or lite bite. Then, cast your worries out to sea as you indulge in a relaxing massage at our all-new coastal oasis, Drift a Waterfront Spa. It’s the perfect space to unwind and it’s only at The Waterfront. 21100 Pacific Coast Highway • Huntington Beach, CA 92648 • 714.845.8000 • waterfrontresort.com ocean inspired coastal places + open spaces Your blissful escape awaits at The Waterfront Beach Resort. Enjoy striking views of the sunset at our exclusive Offshore 9 Rooftop Lounge, while you savor a delicious craft cocktail or lite bite. Then, cast your worries out to sea as you indulge in a relaxing massage at our all-new coastal oasis, Drift a Waterfront Spa. It’s the perfect space to unwind and it’s only at The Waterfront. 21100 Pacific Coast Highway • Huntington Beach, CA 92648 • 714.845.8000 • waterfrontresort.com It’s good not to be home #hyatthb Join us on the patio for ocean views or in the bar for artisinal cocktails, craft beer, world class wines and signature appetizer bar jars. watertablehb.com 714 845 4776 Relax your mind, body and soul. Our spa blends a Mediterranean feel with inspirations from the Pacifi c. Located just steps from the beach and minutes from Disneyland Resort and other area attractions, this resort is your vacation destination. Perfect for the whole family, enjoy our pools and waterslides, surf lessons, shopping, dining, a world-class spa and more. For more information, For reservations, visit huntingtonbeach.regency.hyatt.com or call 714 698 1234 call 714 845 4772 or visit HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH RESORT & SPA pacifi cwatersspa.com 21500 Pacifi c Coast Highway Huntington Beach, California, USA 92648 Located at The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency® and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation and/or its affi liates. ©2019 Hyatt Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Corporation. All rights reserved. 21500 Pacifi c Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA It’s good not to be home #hyatthb Join us on the patio for ocean views or in the bar for artisinal cocktails, craft beer, world class wines and signature appetizer bar jars. watertablehb.com 714 845 4776 Relax your mind, body and soul. Our spa blends a Mediterranean feel with inspirations from the Pacifi c. Located just steps from the beach and minutes from Disneyland Resort and other area attractions, this resort is your vacation destination. Perfect for the whole family, enjoy our pools and waterslides, surf lessons, shopping, dining, a world-class spa and more. For more information, For reservations, visit huntingtonbeach.regency.hyatt.com or call 714 698 1234 call 714 845 4772 or visit HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH RESORT & SPA pacifi cwatersspa.com 21500 Pacifi c Coast Highway Huntington Beach, California, USA 92648 Located at The trademarks Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency® and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Corporation and/or its affi liates. ©2019 Hyatt Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Corporation. All rights reserved. 21500 Pacifi c Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA WELCOME TO SURF CITY USA MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME! Welcome to Huntington Beach! Packed throughout your copy of Surf City USA’s Official Visitor Guide are countless recommendations on how you can truly experience the quintessential California beach experience we love to call home. Located along our 10 miles of coastline, you’ll find world-class oceanfront resorts and spas, legendary surf breaks, and several cultural experiences that immerse you into each of our neighborhoods. Soak in the Huntington Beach sun, expand your taste buds, find your inner outdoor enthusiast, and discover unique shopping treasures. Our hope is that you’ll come to Huntington Beach looking to learn something new and reinvigorate yourself. Regardless of your length of stay (an hour, a week or longer!), we promise you legendary laidback luxury, blended with an active lifestyle vibe and an authentic “no worries” attitude. In today’s increasingly busy and wild world, perhaps we all could use a little Surf City USA experience to help recalibrate what really is important in life. Start your journey today by checking out this guide, or simply go to www.surfcityusa.com for even more reasons to stay longer. Again, we welcome you with open arms to Huntington Beach! Kelly Miller President & CEO Visit Huntington Beach @DQ_IMAGES 6 • HUNTINGTON BEACH 2019/20 THE ULTIMATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF 250 BOUTIQUES AND 30 RESTAURANTS Alexander McQueen · AllSaints · Apple Store · Bottega Veneta · Brunello Cucinelli · Camilla · Cartier · Celine Chanel · Christian Louboutin · Coach · Dior · Dior Men · Dolce&Gabbana · Furla · Gianvito Rossi · Givenchy Golden Goose · Gucci · Harry Winston · Louis Vuitton · Maje · Max Mara · Microsoft · Moynat · Porsche Design Prada · Rolex · Saint Laurent · Sandro · Stella McCartney · Tiffany & Co. · Valentino · Weekend Max Mara Din Tai Fung · Hamamori Restaurant & Sushi Bar · Knife Pleat · Terrace by Mix Mix · Vaca · Water Grill partial listing San Diego FWY (405) at Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA SOUTHCOASTPLAZA.COM 800.782.8888 @SouthCoastPlaza #SCPStyle @DQ_IMAGES 47178_19_HuntingtonBeachVisitorsGuide_Tourism_FNL.indd 1 3/1/19 3:15 PM CONTENTS FEATURES 16 THE BEST DAY EVER 32 JUST BEACHY Five local icons reveal the perfect way to spend the day in Huntington Beach’s main attraction is courtesy of Mother Nature: Surf City USA five white sand beaches and world-class surf 22 TEN SURPRISING THINGS ABOUT HUNTINGTON BEACH 38 FREE FOR ALL Some unexpected pleasures that both visitors and locals love Five priceless Surf City USA activities for the family 28 WATER WONDERLAND 40 EIGHT WAYS TO EXPLORE CENTRAL PARK 5 ways to make the most of the water and weather Adventures of all kinds await within the sprawling 350 acres in the heart of Huntington Beach 30 SURF CITY USA’S FEMALE ACTION FIGURES Inspirational action-sports films highlight the town’s leading 76 CHEERS women of surfing, skateboarding, and volleyball Huntington Beach overflows with local breweries, wine bars, and a new distillery 8 • HUNTINGTON BEACH 2019/20 PATRICK GRILEY SHOP. DINE. Enjoy. Just off the 405 on Beach Boulevard bellaterra-hb.com | @bellaterrahb | #BellaTerraHB CONTENTS “O.C.’S BEST HIDDEN ROOFTOP BARS” ORANGE COAST MAGAZINE IN THIS ISSUE 06 WELCOME 48 IF YOU’RE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD … 82 TREAT YOURSELF Make yourself at home in Surf City USA From sunrise to way past sunset, these Whether you’re in Huntington Beach for BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • HAPPY HOUR • BRUNCH seven unique corners of Huntington Beach business or pleasure, you deserve some 14 CALENDAR provide visitors with memorable Surf City R&R—let Surf City USA work its healing WWW.TANNERSHB.COM | 714-698-6130 Save the date! You won’t want to miss USA experiences magic what Surf City USA has in store 58 SITES TO SEE 84 COASTAL LUXURY HOTELS 26 PUTTING THE SURF IN SURF CITY USA With Huntington Beach as a basecamp, Perched along Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach’s nickname is earned SoCal’s iconic attractions are just a short Huntington Beach’s four oceanfront with its 10 miles of coast, pro surf events, drive away resorts have curated, blissful retreats International Surfing Museum, Surfing Walk of Fame and Surfers’ Hall of Fame 60 A TASTY DESTINATON 88 SURF CITY USA MAP Surf City USA’s red-hot culinary scene Get proper direction to all things 36 BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE serves up a new batch of chef-driven Huntington Beach A by-the-numbers look at Huntington restaurants Beach’s 1,300-acre wetlands 90 JUST THE FACTS 66 DINING GUIDE Everything you need to know for a visit to 42 HUNTINGTON BEACH’S TIME MACHINE Taste your way through Huntington Huntington Beach Thirteen fun facts about Surf City USA’s Beach’s varied culinary scene long and fascinating history 92 FINAL WORD 78 NIGHTLIFE Surf City USA lifeguards are the first- 44 DOGGING IT Surf City USA’s beachfront lounges feature responders of the beach, making a Your pooch doesn’t need to ruff it in Surf craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and whopping 5,400 rescues each year City USA amazing sunsets 2019 | 2020 Official Visitors Guide SurfCityUSA.com HUNTINGTON BEACH 46 ALTERNATIVE FORMS 80 WEDDINGS PROFILES IN INSPIRATION 10 5 AMAZING #SURFCITYWOMEN SURPRISING THINGS! Surf City USA’s four oceanfront resorts MY BEST DAY EVER OF TRANSPORTATION 7 LOCALS REVEAL THEIR TOWN’S SECRETS Four unique ways to enjoy the journey marry stunning locales with the ultimate LAID BACK in Surf City USA wedding packages LUXURY paseahotel.com #SurfCityUSA PHS_Tanners_HBVG_Ad_2019V4.indd 1 3/20/19 7:33 PM CRAIG LARSON @BECHINSOUL 10 • HUNTINGTON BEACH 2019/20 “O.C.’S BEST HIDDEN ROOFTOP BARS” ORANGE COAST MAGAZINE BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER • HAPPY HOUR • BRUNCH WWW.TANNERSHB.COM | 714-698-6130 LAID BACK LUXURY paseahotel.com PHS_Tanners_HBVG_Ad_2019V4.indd 1 3/20/19 7:33 PM VISIT HUNTINGTON BEACH 155 Fifth Street, Suite 111 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5171 714.969.3492; 800.729.6232 SurfCityUSA.com President & CEO | Kelly Miller, CDME Executive Vice President, Sales and Administration | John Ehlenfeldt, CDME Chief Marketing Officer |Susan Thomas, CDME Office Manager |Steffany Sensenbach Director