Revel in Exercise

WITH SOME OF THE MOST GORGEOUS AND PRISTINE COASTAL AREAS IN THE COUNTRY—NOT TO MENTION

IMPECCABLE WEATHER YEAR-ROUND—HUNTINGTON BEACH IS ALL ABOUT RELISHING THE GREAT OUTDOORS

FROM BEACH CRUISING TO the ever-popular pickleball to addictive disc golf to riding a horse, we have all the fun ways to break a sweat and clear your mind while you are in town.

Bike It Out

BRIEF HISTORY

Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Washington, by three dads whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities. usapickleball.org

Beach cruising is certainly a huge part of the Huntington Beach culture. Imagine renting a classic beach cruiser and enjoying the many miles of bike path in HB, where an incredible trail literally hugs the coast the entire way and is completely flat. For a leg-friendly ride, electric biking is the way to go. Electric bikes offer all the pleasures of beach cruising, yet they are much easier on the body, and there are so many places to rent one around HB. Need more of a challenge? Road cycling is for more advanced riders on bikes with multiple gears, and it certainly begets seeing more of Orange County. Be sure to say hello to fellow road cyclists and safely follow the dedicated lanes throughout the city.

PICKLE!

Now known as the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. With simple rules, affordable and lightweight gear, and a smaller court size, having fun is not limited to a certain age or skill level. Start with the Surf City Pickleball

Society (surfcitypickleballsociety.com), founded by Diana Abruscato in 2013, that offers private and group lessons.

There are several places to play pickleball here, none better than the 24 courts at Huntington Beach Pickleball (huntingtonbeachpickleball.com) on Goldenwest Street. Enroll in lessons, join a league, or just play with friends there. Worthy Park on 17th and Main Street has permanent outdoor courts that are free to the public, open and lighted daily until 10 p.m. Stop by on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon for drop-in play–just remember to bring court shoes and a smile.

Grip It And Rip It

Hating golf lately? Then leave your clubs at home and give disc golf a try. The rules are similar to golf, though instead of hitting a ball with a club, players throw frisbee-like discs toward a metal target basket, which features a web of chains designed to deaden the impact of the disc and catch it. Each hole on the 18-hole course has a determined par and putters and drivers are used (differently shaped discs).

Huntington Beach Disc Golf on Goldenwest Street is

Gear Up In Hb

OCEANFRONT

RESORT RENTALS

Waterfront Adventures

21351 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-845-8000, waterfrontresort.com

Toes on the Nose

Surf & Supply

21500 Pacific Coast Hwy. (Hyatt Regency), Huntington Beach, 714-845-4638, toesonthenose.com

Paséa Hotel & Spa

21080 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-698-6100, paseahotel.com

Kimpton Shorebreak Resort

500 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-861-4470, shorebreakresort.com

BY THE PIER

Dwight’s Beach Concession

201 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-8083

Jack’s Beach Concession

21291 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-8328

Wheel Fun Rentals

21351 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-4863, wheelfunrentals.com

Zack’s HB

405 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-536-0215, zacksbythebeach.com

DOWNTOWN

17th Street Board Shop 414 17th St., Huntington Beach, 714-536-6200

EV Rideables

401 Main St., Huntington Beach, 800-470-8939, evrideables.com

Huntington Surf & Sport 300 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-841-4000, hsssurf.com

Jack’s Surfboards

101 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714-536-4516, jackssurfboards.com

Pedego Electric Bikes

301 5th St., Huntington Beach, 714-465-2782, pedegohb.com

Rip Curl 155 5th St., Huntington Beach, 714-500-0922, ripcurl.com

Ray’s Rentals

124 Main St., Huntington Beach, 714-374-8600, rays-rentals.com

Surfboard and Bike Rental

311 5th St., Huntington Beach, 714-794-4940, surfboardandbikerentals.com

BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH

Huntington Surf & Sport 3801 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, 714-846-0181, hsssurf.com the second oldest disc golf course in the world and an attractive course for new players. Here, you can rent discs, receive some free basic instruction, and most veteran disc golfers are more than willing to share tips with novices.

Trot And Gallop

The Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center (hcpec.com) is situated on 25 acres of beautiful, sea-breezed land just two miles from the beach. With nearly 400 horses, multiple trainers and arenas, annual horse shows in several disciplines, a wedding venue, and more than 150 acres of public trails, this is one of Southern California’s premier equestrian facilities, and it’s open to the public.

Rolling Along

Avid roller skater Toni Edwards started Surf City Skates (surfcityskates.com) on Main Street to inspire and educate roller skaters and skateboarders of any age and skill level. Staffed by experienced and friendly skaters, the shop offers customers high-quality performance gear as well as rentals, tips, training, and group skating meets. Style-forward skaters will love the shop’s collection of custom Vans roller skates—from leopard prints to LED wheels to retro looks.