Surfing

Corky Carroll's Surf School. This surf school organizes lessons, weeklong workshops, and international surf camps at Bolsa Chica State Beach. They also provide hard and soft top boards and wetsuits to rent during your lesson. Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lifeguard Tower 18, Huntington Beach, California, 92648. 714/969–3959; www.surfschool.net.

Dwight's Beach Concession. You can rent surrey or cruiser bikes, wet suits, surfboards, bodyboards, umbrellas, and beach chairs at Dwight's, one block south of Huntington Pier. They also serve casual beach food, including their world-famous cheese strips. 201 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, California, 92648. 714/536–8083; www.dwightsbeachconcession.com.

Zack's HB. This place offers beach equipment, surfing lessons and boards, wet suits, and bicycles. Food like hamburgers, corn dogs, fish-and-chips, grilled mahimahi, and Mexican favorites are sold here, too. 405 Pacific Coast Hwy., at Main St., Huntington Beach, California, 92648. 714/536–0215; www.zackssurfcity.com.