Best List of Hotels in Huntington Beach California

Huntington Beach California is legendary and world renown for it's party atmosphere, hot volleyball & bikini competitions, fine nautical style dining at the pier, and of course endless year round high energy board & body surfing. Located at the northern most tip of what I refer to as "Southern California's Premier Beach Row", it certainly lives up to this sizzling reputation each and every invigorating sun soaked day. Once considered the best "Utility Beach" on the pacific coast, Huntington has honored this designation and in recent years has progressed to provide residents and visitors alike with a more universal "Pacific Coast" appeal and experience. It's not Laguna yet, but each time I cruise PCH the "Lamborghini Sighting" becomes more and more prevalent, stay tuned.

The beautiful Pacific Ocean and soft sandy beach hasn't changed much over the years however the vicinity surrounding it certainly has. Where there was once a section of vacant idle land simply collecting remnants blown inland from the healing salt air, now stands a pristine high end ocean view condominium community. Where there was once an ice cream wrapper collecting parcel of property just crying out for it's conversion and development to highest and best use, now stands a top notch upscale ocean view luxury hotel resort, well, make that two luxury resorts. Both the Hilton and Hyatt chains have embraced Huntington Beach and found a much welcomed home here at one of So Cal's busiest shorelines.

> HUNTINGTON BEACH LUXURY RESORTS & HOTELS

All this considered, Huntington Beach is no longer just a surfers paradise or the "Utility Beach" where young adults come to enjoy simple outdoor recreational activities such as playing football in the sand or tossing a flying disc around, it has evolved rather rapidly into a premier west coast destination for all ages and demographics, more noticeably the baby boomer generation which is just now beginning to migrate from colder climates of the world. From the budget conscious consumer, to the lavish spare no expenses vacationer who wishes to be pampered from dusk til' dawn, the economically diverse visitors who come together and share this golden slice of California shoreline for the duration of their stay is a refreshing sight to see.

Huntington Beach is now to a certain extent, catering to the wealthy and jet set demographic in the same way Laguna and Newport Beach does, give HB a few more years and my guess is this exceedingly popular multi recreational location will be at or very close to par. With the addition of two new "Luxury Resort Hotels" which now provide the dominant backdrop sitting upright on the north side of Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach is well on it's way to achieving full potential. Both the Hilton and Hyatt stand in regal fashion overlooking all festivities within at least a two block radius, they are majestic sights and without effort enhance the outdoor ambiance with their luxurious Mediterranean architecture and lush meticulously manicured tropical landscapes. Both are large properties located next to each other in succession creating the impression of one singular resort and it's simply a beautiful site to behold.

• The Best Western Huntington Beach Inn, Shorebreak Hotel, and Sun n' Sands Motel round out the exquisite ocean front line up. Rates vary depending on the hotel and room size & view -

> INLAND HOTELS

There are several other prestigious hotels located inland and although not domiciled right on the sand or Pacific Coast Highway, they are within very close proximity. Each has it's own California "Beach Flair" and the shoreline can be reached via a bike ride or short drive to enjoy all beach activities. They include the following - Howard Johnson's Huntington Beach, Comfort Suites Huntington Beach, and Extended Stay America Hotel Orange County Huntington Beach -

Additional fine hotels to consider, each offers unique style and visitor experience: Huntington Suites - Huntington Surf Inn - Best Western Regency Inn -

> HUNTINGTON BEACH VACATION & LIFESTYLE

California is such a special place in so many ways, the weather is near perfection year round, diverse geographical features provide a multitude of different recreational opportunities and experiences, countless beaches from north to south stretching seamlessly for hundreds of miles create the illusion of a never ending romantic sun kissed shoreline playing exotic host for your indulgence. Trying to define the "California Lifestyle" in a few brief sentences is always a difficult task, however the following is my latest best attempt to capture the essence and flavor in a few words. - "Casual yet classy, layed back yet far from lazy, uninhibited yet restrained & refined, relaxed yet physically active." -

Anyone who has lived here for an extended period of time will attest, the fine balance of near perfection has been achieved.

• For your convenience - AP's "Best List" of Hotels in Huntington Beach California -

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