Sterling Resorts Huntington by the Sea is designed with the emphasis on that last part of the name. This serene, beach-centric getaway promises low-key days filled with nothing but shell-searching and sand castle-making. There’s a beachfront outdoor lap pool, where the kids will chase dive sticks for as long as you’re willing to keep tossing them. When it’s time to start thinking about dinner, call time-out, wrap them in towels and head up to your spacious vacation rental – complete with fully equipped kitchen and roomy living/dining areas. Check out the onsite DVD rentals for easy after-dinner entertainment. Mornings are perfect for your balcony or patio. Sneak outside early, mug of coffee in hand, to enjoy the peace and quiet before the kids start banging cabinets looking for cereal. Thinking about venturing out? Whether you’re more into state parks or water parks, both options are close by.