| Summertime is
inescapably busy in Huntington
Beach, California. Got bikes,
boards or blades' Great! Got
dogs, too. Look out!
People of all ages zip along
the paved beach path that runs
parallel to Pacific Coast
Highway in
downtown Huntington Beach.
It's an exciting place to
workout with the Pacific Ocean
right next to you. But the large
numbers of people that not only
use the path but cross it to
access the beach or take a dog
down to Dog Beach make for a few
extra dangers. You don't look,
they don't look. You don't stop,
they don't stop, and suddenly
you end up on the ground or
knocking someone down.
Have fun with the journey,
but do watch for cross traffic
and and even if others are in
the wrong, you should have one
step on the brake to avoid an
unfortunate accident that could
ruin your vacation or day.
Visitors--you can rent a bike
or roller blades near the
Huntington Beach Pier. Head
down the stairs and turn right
or left to the two beach
concessions. You should have a
photo ID and Drivers License to
rent items so be sure to
accompany the kids when you want
them to be able to rent. After
you get your vehicle, surfboard
or wheels, begin exploring the
path. Stay on the right side of
the traffic flow. The road is
shared with walkers, joggers and
other types of non-motorized
vehicles. From the Huntington
Beach Pier, you can head north
toward Sunset Beach or south
toward Newport Beach. Either way
you go, you can clock around 10
miles round-trip.
Here's more bicycle riding info.
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