Spend the day on the Long Beach boardwalk on this Road Trip: Close to Home.

You can walk or ride along the ocean on the boardwalk - it's just over 2 miles.

Buy your beach pass for a day of surf and sand. Book a surf lesson in advance or stop by the Skudin Surf Club.

If you work up an appetite, you can walk up to the window at Riptides - they are know for their healthy eats, acai bowls, tacos and green juice.

Or grab a bite at Beach Burger - known for their burgers and the famous mermaid cone. It's even better than it looks!

If you want a sitdown meal or cocktail, there's a brand new menu at The Atlantica at the Allegria Hotel.

And if you want to extend your day trip into an overnight, your stay here comes with beach passes and access to this rooftop pool.