30 Incredible ‘Bucket List’ Places to Visit in California

Huntington Beach

Sun-soaked Huntington Beach is found in Orange County. It’s got a cool surfing culture and is highlighted by boutique shopping, stunning sunsets, and free beachfront volleyball nets often used by actual Olympic athletes and professional players. There’s also Huntington Beach Pier. This famous pier draws surfers from around the world who come to compete in the annual United States Surfing Open. If you want to learn how to surf, this is the place to do it.