Waterslides and Waves in Huntington Beach

Surf and Sand time at the beach - the beachfront goes on for miles and there's plenty of waves to catch for surfing, boogie boarding or some good old jumping.

Waterslides and pool time - it's not easy to find a good beachside town that delivers equally on a great pool complex in California, but both the Hyatt and Hilton here check both boxes with their fun family pools! Warning: your kids may never want to leave :)

Bike the beach - rent a bike from your hotel or on the beachfront trails and take in the ocean views.

Aquarium of the Pacific - if you're looking for a little water break, head to one of the best aquariums in the states in just a short drive to Long Beach, the next town over. There's great interactive exhibits, touch pools and tanks for the kids to explore.

Hit up the surf shops - not surprisingly, Surf City has some great surf shops! Hit up Jack's, Rip Curl and more to outfit yourself with some new suits, beach hats and gear.

Huntington Beach Pier - one of the longest piers on the west coast, at 1850 feet long, take a walk, look for some sea life to pop up and try your game at fishing off this well-known pier.

Surf City Nights - if you happen to be in town on a Tuesday night, this evening market includes local vendors, sidewalk sales from some of the shops, a farmer's market, games for the kids and live music and food.

Sugar Shack Cafe - this breakfast institution in downtown Huntington Beach serves up all the breakfast classics sure to please everyone. Hint: get there early as the waitlist can get long!

Mama's on 39 - just a bit inland from the beach, this eatery inside a strip mall is always packed with brunch goers, especially those looking for bottomless mimosas! Tip: join the waitlist on Yelp before you head over.

602 Coffee House - stop by this oceanside coffee house on your morning walk to grab a cup of jo, acai bowl and some avocado toast.

The Brant - serving up great American food, cocktails and ocean views, this will be a winner for lunch or dinner!

Simmzy's - another oceanside eatery, you can't go wrong with the burgers and fries here or other sandwich classics. Although I would not leave without ordering the "15 Minute (but worth the wait) Wings"- they really are worth the wait!

Duke's - this famous Hawaiian restaurant has a few California locations and they always serve up classic food with an ocean view that leaves everyone feeling aloha vibes. Don't forget the Hula Pie for dessert!

Watertable - one of the restaurants inside the Hyatt Huntington Beach, their weekend brunch is phenomenal and their dinner menu is equally is good. With both a beautiful ambiance inside and out, this is a worthwhile visit on your visit.