Surfing is part of the very fabric of Huntington Beach—which makes it the perfect place for a

surfing vacation.

With 8.5 miles of sandy beach clear of rocks and obstructions—as well as a dependable, varied surf break—it’s rare not to see at least a few surfers in the water. The best place to watch on your family surfing vacation is from the Huntington Beach Pier, because you’re so far out over the water you’ll feel like you’re part of the California surfing action!

California surfing is a sport of intense excitement. The chance to dance with waves on a surfing vacation, propelled by force of natures in a mad rush of water, attracts legions to the Surf City USA™ coastline each year. The lure of California surfing also explains why such companies as Quiksilver, with a worldwide clothing brand and a reputation for adrenaline-charged living, and Surfline.com, the world's most popular surf report and forecasting service, make Huntington Beach their home.

On a surfing vacation in HB, you’ll need a surfboard, leash and wetsuit. However, just owning or renting the equipment is only the start! Balance, strength, stamina and perseverance are required. Mastering basic skills and successfully working with other surfers in the water takes practice. Surfing instruction and coaching can help you get started or improve on your family surfing vacation.
Most surfing instructors and camps offer various levels of longboard and shortboard instruction for beginning and experienced surfers alike. On your next surfing vacation in Huntington Beach, check out lessons at these local Surf City USA firms:
HB Wahine (girls only) 714-596-2696
Huntington Beach Surfing Instruction, 714-962-3515
Huntington Surf & Sport, 714-841-4000

Additional firms offering lessons include:

California Junior Lifeguard’s Super Surf Camp, 714-680-4000
Corky Carroll Surf School, 714-969-3959
HB Soul / Billabong, 877-SOUL-SRF (768-5773)
Surf City Surfing Lessons 714-898-2088
Thobe’s Surf School 714-878-7827
Toes on the Nose 714-845-4638 (partner with Hyatt Regency)
Zack's 714-536-0215

Surfing equipment is also available for rent from Huntington Surf & Sport and Zack's.

When planning your surfing vacation, remember that Huntington Beach is home to more than 30 California surfing events each year including the biggest surfing event in the world, the US Open of Surfing. More information that will help you plan a family surfing vacation can be found in the Events section on this website.