Justin Bieber needed a break so he hit the streets of Laguna Beach on his skateboard to blow off some steam following an emotional confession to fans just moments before.

In Bieber's revelatory Instagram post, he tells his Beliebers he's NOT going to tour -- he's just not in the right place for it -- but he WILL be dropping new music. He says he wants to prepare himself to be the best dad he can be. The BEST DAD HE CAN BE!!! He and Hailey are preparing to start a family, y'all!

Looks like they're getting in lots of practice ... check out this sexy shot of Hailey that Justin posted yesterday. Yowza!