There are hundreds of things to do in Huntington Beach, California. This oceanfront city of nearly 200,000 people enjoys numerous water sports. By the numbers, the favorite ocean activity is surfing. Other water sports include swimming, body boarding, kite surfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing and hunting for seashells on the shoreline. RV camping is available at Huntington Beach, as well.

The mild year round climate is perfect for outdoor activities that include jogging, walking, riding a bike, equestrian sports such as horseback riding, skateboarding, skating, sunbathing, tennis, volleyball, soccer, handball, golf, disc golf (Frisbee), bird watching and nature tours.

Cultural activities include concerts, live music and dancing nightly in clubs, pubs and bars, plays, an art museum, an historic house museum, a library with a genealogy department, poetry readings, book discussions with guest author lectures and book signings and sculptures and murals throughout the City of Huntington Beach that depict various aspects of the unique beach community.

Finally, if your favorite activities include shopping and dining, there are three major shopping areas that include Huntington Beach Mall, 5 Points Plaza and Downtown Main Street. Many smaller shopping regions include unique stores. For dining, there are hundreds of restaurants with all types of food. Many offer al fresco outdoor table dining and on some, you can bring your pets to sit outside with you. If pets are your activity, then you can take canine friends to HB Dog Park, HB Dog Beach and Doggie Diners such Park Bench Cafe and Alice's Breakfast in the Park.  Wiskers Pet Bow-teek bakes fresh doggie biscuits and muffins and allows you to let your pet wander in and chose a favorite confection at the counter.  They even offer a Doggie Birthday Party Package!

 

1. Central Library on Golden West & Talbert from famed architect Dion Neutra offers gift shop, scenic park views and soothing fountains. There is also a children's wing, media center with internet access plus more. An annual fund raising event for the Children's Wing is held every June on the Library grounds and is called "Concours d'Elegance".
2. Ride a bicycle. There are nearly 10 miles of coastal trails  and several locations to rent bicycles near the pier.
3. Rent a kayak. Paddle Huntington Harbour and Alamitos Bay. Tour takes you past residences, shopping, dining and beaches. In Alamitos Bay, you can paddle to gentle, beginner waves and watch the gondolas and sabots sail past you.  Rentals for that bay are located in Long Beach on East Ocean Avenue, at the Sailing Center. 
4. Huntington Beach Central Park Equestrian Center features guided tours on horseback along paths overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  Offered mostly by appointment.
5. Bonfires at fire rings on Huntington and Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington State Beach and Huntington City Beach are free, first come first serve.
6. Skateboarding at Murdy or Huntington Beach High Parks. Admission is free.
7. Boat tours available locally. City of Huntington Beach. Public Dock, 3821 Warner Ave. allows you to launch a boat free 7 AM-10 PM daily.
8. Golf at Meadowlark Public Course, 16782 Graham. Open  every day, golf for as low as $25 on this par 70, 5750-yard  course or fire off balls at the driving range. 714- 846-4450
9. Try the fitness circuit in Central Park near the library. This Par Course training circuit includes stations with instructions for various activities such as chin ups, sit ups and aerobic exercises.
10. Skate outdoors or indoors. For out door skating and roller blading at the beach, the 8.5 mile path provides solid skate on cement with the ocean on one side of you nearly always in view.  Skate rentals are available at Zack's Beach Resort www.beachfoodfun.com . For indoor fun, Skate Zone on 16091 Gothard Street in Huntington Beach provides side ice skating or roller skating. Adult beginner classes meet and teach you the basics to get moving without any embarrassment of learning. Call (714) 842-9143 for an introductory offer to learn to ice skate or roller skate. Public skating at the rinks is available during the hours listed, subject to change..always call first! Public Ice Skate Hours at Skate Zone Mon 10AM - 2:50PM; Tue 10AM - 2:50PM; Wed 10AM - 3:50PM; Thu 10AM -3:50PM; Fri 10AM -3:50PM; Sat 12:00-2:30pm & 7:30-10:30pm; Sun 12:15 -2:30PM. Public Roller Skating Hours at Skate Zone Mon 10AM - 3:00PM; Tue 10AM - 3:00PM; Wed 10AM - 3:30PM; Thu 10AM - 4:00PM; Fri 10AM -5:00PM; Sat 12 Noon - 2:30PM & 7:30PM - 10:30PM; Sun 12 Noon - 2:30PM.