This Indoor Beach In Utah Is The Best Place To Go This Winter

When the weather's cold and the inversion makes everything gray and gloomy, you might want to hop on a plane to a warm, tropical destination. But if you don't have the time or money for an island getaway, there's a spot that's the next best thing. Take a look at Provo Beach:

Don't let this shopping center location fool you; there's a hidden oasis behind these doors.

Welcome to Provo Beach, where you can surf, soak, play croquet, indulge in boardwalk-type entertainment, and more.

You'll find Provo Beach at 4801 N. University Ave., Provo, UT 84604.

You don't need an ocean to ride the waves. Grab your bathing suit and hop on the Flowrider. With 30,000 gallons of water pumping under your board, you'll feel just like you're at the ocean.

And when you're tired from surfing, you can hang out in the soaking pool.

There's even an opportunity for a beach selfie!

When you're done surfing, head over to the mini-croquet course, where you can stroll through the grassy terrain, knocking your colorful ball through the wickets.

At the very last hole, sink your ball in the center and get a free game!

The best beaches have boardwalks, and you'll often find a carousel to ride in the sunny, salty atmosphere. While there's no salty breeze, this carousel is just as fun.

The arcade will take you right back to boardwalk days, too.

There are enough activities at Provo Beach to keep you busy all day long! Go bowling...

...navigate the ropes course...and challenge your friends and family to a game of laser tag.

There's one more thing you need to do to make your day at the beach complete...

...get some ice cream, of course! Stop by Ike's Creamery for a cone, sundae, banana split, or creamy shake.

Provo Beach is the perfect place to play on a winter day. Get a day passport for $20, which includes every activity except the Flowrider; a $30 passport includes an hour of Flowrider time, too. You can also choose just a few activities and pay for those a la carte, if you prefer.

Click here for more pricing options.

Provo Beach is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.. Visit its website for more information, and follow its Facebook page to see special deals and promotions.

If you'd like to try surfing on a Flowrider, you can also ride the waves at this spot in Ogden.