It’s hard to avoid the ocean in Huntington Beach, known for its surfing culture, long pier and beaches the colour of crumbly shortbread biscuits. Even so, Pacific Hideaway, part of the Kimpton Shorebreak hotel, seems to have grabbed more than its fair share. The tiled patio is the place to be, with views out to Huntington Beach Pier and the Pacific Ocean. The menu is a suitably bright and breezy blend of Asian and Latin American fusion dishes, like turmeric roasted cauliflower and rock shrimp tacos.