My son chose the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach because of the waterslides for kids. Great choice as once my two grandchildren — Cole 6 and Eloise 3 — braved it, they were nonstop running up to and going down the slide into the kiddie pool!

Many of our meals were eaten right near the slide, ordering from Shubee’s, their poolside restaurant. One morning after collecting shells on the beach, we sat outside at Watertable Restaurant for breakfast.

I started with their bloody Mary, my son their fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. The kids ate chocolate chip pancakes plus fresh fruit and yogurt. My son had pancakes, too, but the zesty lemon-blueberry ones ($17) sprinkled with powdered sugar, topped with fresh berries and served with honeycomb butter. I indulged in their huevos rancheros ($18) with corn tortillas, refried beans, ranchero sauce, avocado crema, queso fresco and poached eggs that filled me for the day. Yup, that hearty!

If you’re nearby, I recommend a visit.

Watertable Restaurant
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA