What's Hot in HB - Huntington Beach ?

Huntington Beach, Calif.―the seaside city that touts over 11 million visitors annually, is heating up with some great sports activities and events on the horizon. Having just wrapped up a paintball competition on the beach sponsored by the US Paintball League, the sands are pristine and the stands are being set up soon for the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. One of many U.S. stops, this event is held next to the Huntington Beach Pier overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It will be held in May.

July brings the largest beach event of the year, the US Open of Surfing. Held in late July, Huntington Beach hosts an event that includes a world qualifying surfing event, along with skateboard competitions, and a huge sand beach camp with exhibitors and give aways.

Back after a hiatus, Boardfest rounds out the summer on Labor Day weekend with a coed affair. Once geared strictly to girls, the event now targets all youth and adults with a focus on boards, to be precise. In past years the event trucked in snow for a snowboarding competition on the sand. Now that's something to watch! This event has been cancelled twice so do check boardfest.com for updates!

Get ready for the summer of fun in Huntington Beach. For more information the website, www.huntingtonbeachevents.com offers listings of events.

Where to stay: A new hotel will be open just in time for summer. Shorebreak Hotel overlooks the Huntington Beach Pier, offering the closest location to the action.