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Dean Torrence’s talents reach far beyond music as seen below in one of his hometown photos
HUNTINGTON BEACH SURF CITY
WELCOME Huntington Beach—“Surf City USA”—has a vibrant energy like few classic surf towns around the world. Surfing dominates everyday life here and it gives the community a color and style that make it someplace special. I left Australia in 1978 to make Huntington Beach my home. The deep golden sunsets over the water, perfect waves, and friendly locals are part of the city’s magic spell. It doesn’t matter if you’re a world champion surfer or just like to gaze at the ocean with your toes in the sand, this city has it all. Today, HB is the showcase of the surf industry and Main Street is the Times Square of the surf world. The Surfi ng Walk of Fame, Surfers’ Hall of Fame and the International Surfi ng Museum make Huntington Beach the center of global surf culture. I can’t imagine living anywhere else! PETER “PT” TOWNEND 1976 men’s surfi ng world champ, former U.S. team coach, pioneer, Surfi ng Walk of Fame Chairman, surf industry businessman and Huntington Beach resident.
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In 1963, I co-authored the song “Surf City” with my partner Jan Berry, along with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. I was inspired by Huntington Beach and all it had to offer, and listeners were thrilled by the images of our great beach lifestyle. It was the fi rst surf song to hit No. 1 on the charts, and it became a classic anthem to millions who were looking for fun in the California sun. Walk the 10 miles of sand populated by sunbathing beauties, take a leisurely ride on a beach cruiser, go fishing off the pier – Huntington Beach is sure to inspire. So welcome to Surf City; you have found The Endless Summer! DEAN TORRENCE Co-founder of the rock duo Jan and Dean, rock and roll pioneer, artist, photographer, businessman and longtime Huntington Beach resident.
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20 BEACH LIFE Feel the warm sand beneath your feet or catch a wave somewhere on our 10 miles of coastline.
26 CITY STYLE Whether you’re in the mood for nightlife, culture, shopping or spa time, there’s always something exciting happening.
37 COME PLAY It’s impossible to stay indoors with our extensive play list, secret spots, skatepark and “Dogtown USA.”
47 100 YEARS OF
SURF CITY USA
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Ride through a century of surfing history in Huntington Beach.
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Discover Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Located just steps from the beach and minutes from the Disneyland Resort® and other area attractions, this resort is your vacation destination. Perfect for the whole family, enjoy our pools & waterslides, surf lessons, shopping, dining, live entertainment, a world-class spa and more. For reservations, visit huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com or call 714 698 1234. Hyatt. You’re More Than Welcome.
HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH RESORT & SPA 21500 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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CONTENTS
01 WELCOME
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48 BITES AT THE BEACH
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Two famous residents are here to greet you
Itineraries for your day,
Where to go for whatever
All the beach town basics
weekend, or week with us
makes you hungry
07 FACTOIDS
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11 things about HB
The surf words to know
22 great places to stay
to ponder
when watching or learning
in HB
08 BASECAMP
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Drive times to other SoCal attractions
Explore the beauty of
The North, South, East
nature beyond the beach
and West of HB
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MUST-DOS
SURF SPEAK
HOTELS
MAP
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TRAVEL TIPS
CALENDAR
Highlights for our upcoming year
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LAST LOOK
Some good vibes to end your ride
Visit over 70 unique shops and boutiques, delicious alfresco cafes and restaurants, our 20 screen state-of-the-art theater and outdoor entertainment venues. Bella Terra is Huntington Beach’s ultimate destination for shopping, dining and entertainment - offering true Surf City style!
The 405 at Beach Boulevard. Huntington Beach, CA For store and special event infromation call 714-897-2533 or visit BellaTerra-HB.com.
VISIT HUNTINGTON BEACH 301 Main Street, Suite 212 Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5171 714.969.3492; 800.729.6232 SurfCityUSA.com President & CEO | Kelly Miller, CDME Vice President Sales & Marketing John Ehlenfeldt, CMP Director of Marketing & Communications Madison Fisher Director of Visitor Services | Nicole Llido Film & Sports Commissioner, Travel Trade Manager Briton Saxton National Sales Manager | Elsie Jean Rodriguez Communications & Social Media Coordinator Rachel Volbert Office Manager | Joseph Aranda Kiosk Tourism Coordinators | Bridget Barrett, Kevin Keller
CONNECT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH Facebook.com/VisitHuntingtonBeach Twitter.com@HBSurfCity Instagram.com@SurfCityUSA YouTube.com/VisitHuntingtonBeach Pinterest.com/SurfCityUSA Visit Huntington Beach is the official destination marketing organization of Huntington Beach, California. VHB operates as a private non-profit 501(C)(6) corporation under contract to the City of Huntington Beach to promote the city as the premier overnight beach destination in Orange County and Southern California.
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Best Western Regency Inn Huntington Beach • Spacious and Well Appointed Rooms • Luxurious Honeymoon Suites • Outdoor Pool & Spa • All Rooms Feature 37” HDTV, Refrigerators • Free Hot Breakfast • Free Wi-Fi, High Speed Internet Access • Free HD Movie Channels For Reservations, Call Toll-Free 888.962.4244 bw_regency_inn@live.com 19360 Beach Blvd. (at Yorktown) H.B. Just over a mile from the ocean • 714.962.4244
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Advertising Sales | Elizabeth Worrall Production Director | Glenda Espinoza Ad Services Manager | Carla Butz Sales/Marketing Coordinator | Elizabeth Thomas Controller | Shelley Lovejoy Marketing Director | Chivan Wang Digital Media Director | Lyssa Allen The Huntington Beach Visitors Guide is published annually by Orange Coast Custom Media (OCCM), in conjunction with Visit Huntington Beach (VHB). The VHB and OCCM have made every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information in the Visitors Guide, but assume no responsibility for errors, changes and omissions. Surf City USA is a registered trademark of the VHB. Orange Coast is a registered trademark of Emmis Communications. © 2014
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Number of sunny days per year
72
Average temperature in August
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Average temperature in January
<3 10 10 200 530
Total number of inches of rain per year Inches of rain in rainiest month: February Miles of coastline Miles of bike trails Number of species of migratory birds at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Number of beach bonďŹ re rings
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Number of authentic Venetian-built gondolas in Huntington Harbour
9
Olympic gold medals won by athletes trained at Huntington Beach volleyball courts
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Number of national titles won by Huntington Beach High School surf team
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DEAN TORRENCE
BASE CAMP With Disneyland nearby, as well as world-class museums and the amazing shopping at Fashion Island in Newport Beach and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach is centrally located to top regional attractions. Whether you want to visit the San Diego Zoo or head to Hollywood to see inside a movie studio, Huntington Beach puts you within reach of the very finest of Southern California. And the best part? You’ll get back to Huntington Beach in time for another one of our unforgettable sunsets.
Long Beach & Orange County
Los Angeles
San Diego
15 minutes Fashion Island Newport Beach & Balboa Island South Coast Plaza
40 minutes Venice Beach & Boardwalk
70 minutes Legoland California–Carlsbad
50 minutes Historic Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park Museum Row-Wilshire Blvd.
90 minutes Mission Bay San Diego Zoo San Diego Zoo Safari Park-Escondido Sea World of California
30 minutes Angel Stadium of Anaheim Aquarium of the Pacific–Long Beach Discovery Science Center–Santa Ana Bowers Museum–Santa Ana The Queen Mary–Long Beach Laguna Beach 35 minutes Disneyland Resort–Anaheim Honda Center–Anaheim Knott’s Berry Farm–Buena Park Soak City–Buena Park 40 minutes Dana Point & San Clemente
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60 minutes The Getty Center–Los Angeles The Getty Villa–Malibu Dodger Stadium Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory Hollywood and the Walk of Fame Los Angeles Zoo Staples Center and LA Live TCL Chinese Theater (formerly Grauman’s) 70 minutes Universal Studios Hollywood 80 minutes Six Flags Magic Mountain-Valencia
100 minutes Balboa Park and Museums Coronado Island Downtown San Diego Gaslamp Quarter USS Midway Museum
Must-Dos
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Stay for a day, a weekend or a week and Huntington Beach offers plenty to explore and enjoy. Ten miles of warm sunny beaches, palm trees swaying in the breeze and days full of sunshine can be the inspiration for your beach adventure.
A ONE-DAY VISIT:
A WEEKEND VISIT:
Start with a walk to the end of the pier. After a few minutes soaking up the view and fresh ocean air, enjoy a burger and milkshake at Ruby’s Surf City Diner as you gaze out at the Pacific. Wander down Main Street and step into the footprints of famous surfers at the Surfers’ Hall of Fame or make an etching of your favorite surf star on the Surfing Walk of Fame. Walk down the street to the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum and check out the “Century of Stoke” exhibition on the 100 years of surfing in Huntington Beach. Top off the night as the ocean breeze settles with dinner at one of the many Main Street restaurants.
If you can stay more than a day, check in to one of our many hotels and awake to the sound of the Pacific Ocean before you get breakfast at a place beloved by locals and surfers: The Sugar Shack. Then spend a morning or an afternoon at one of Surf City USA’s five beaches and take a long walk along the water’s edge. While you’re here, be sure to watch the sunset from the sand while you make s’mores over a beach bonfire. And it won’t take long to find out that a great lunch at one of downtown’s many restaurants and cafes is matched only by dinner and drinks. Finally, if you spend a day exploring the neighborhoods of Sunset Beach and Huntington Harbour, you can complete the trip with a romantic gondola ride through the Harbour canals with Sunset Gondola.
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PHOTOS CLOCKWISE: BIKING ON THE OCEAN STRAND; EXPLORING THE SURFERS’ HALL OF FAME; DINING AT THE SUGAR SHACK; READY FOR THE VANS SKATEPARK; HB INTERNATIONAL SURFING MUSEUM; THE PIER, WITH RUBY’S DINER AT THE END.
A WEEK’S VISIT: Staying for the week? Rent a bike and go for a ride along the Beach. Buy fresh local produce straight from the source at the farmer’s market at Surf City Nights, HB’s weekly Tuesday night street fair on Main Street. Bring your camera for a quiet morning with the birds at Bolsa Chica Wetlands, then get surf or standup paddle lessons. Of course, if you’re more of a skateboarder, head over to the new Van’s Off The Wall Skatepark, one of the most cutting-edge skateparks in the U.S. sample some traditional German treats or a beer at Old World Village, then cheer along at their popular dachshund races or pack a picnic and walk around lush Central Park. If you’ve got the time, make Huntington Beach your basecamp and head south to Newport Landing Whale Watching, or go sightseeing in Los Angeles with Surf City Adventure Tours.
Surf Speak
SURFING HAS A LARGE AND COLORFUL VERNACULAR THAT IS ALWAYS EXPANDING AND CHANGING. BUT IF YOU PLAN TO LEARN HOW TO SURF WHILE YOU’RE IN HUNTINGTON BEACH OR JUST WANT TO FIT IN WITH THE SURFERS, HERE ARE THE FIRST FEW WORDS YOU NEED TO KNOW.
AIR: When a surfer and board launch off the lip of a wave and become airborne. BARREL: As a wave breaks, it folds over itself, making a barrel or tube shape in the middle. When conditions are right, a surfer can ride in that barrel.
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BOTTOM TURN: Right after catching a wave, a surfer will turn the board hard at the wave’s base to generate power to carve the face of the wave. CARVE: Move along the face of a wave.
CAUGHT INSIDE: When a surfer is stuck between the shoreline and breaking waves. DROP IN: A cardinal surfing sin, when a surfer who doesn’t have the right of way catches a wave that another surfer is riding. Often done by kooks.
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DUCK DIVE: When a surfer pushes their board under the water to avoid a breaking wave. FACE: The part of the wave that a surfer rides. FIN: A fin-shaped piece on the bottom of a surfboard that helps steer it. GOOFY FOOT: A surfer who rides with the right foot in front. GROM: A young (usually teen) surfer. KOOK: A person in the lineup who is uncool, disruptive or dangerous because they don’t know how to surf or don’t follow basic surfing etiquette.
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LEASH: A plastic cord that keeps a surfer connected to his board and keeps the board from floating out of control through the surf zone. LIP: The breaking edge of the wave. LINEUP: Spot where surfers wait just beyond where waves break. LONGBOARD: A larger type of surfboard at least 9 feet long with more rounded edges than a shortboard. NOSE RIDE: When a longboarder rides the front end of a longboard. REGULAR (OR NORMAL) FOOT: A surfer who rides with the left foot in front. SHORTBOARD: A shorter, lighter board with a pointed nose. SPONGER: A derogatory word for a person riding a bodyboard. SWELL: A few hours to a few days worth of waves generated by a storm. WAHINE: A female surfer.
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HB ON THE WING Connecting to nature is easy at eight of the city’s remarkable and unique habitats.
Wings flutter and flap at the beach too. On their way from places where it’s too cold or too hot for the season, birds from around the Western Hemisphere stop by Huntington Beach for a rest. For many others, this place is home. BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE An amazing destination for birders and anyone who loves the outdoors and nature, Bolsa Chica is one of the last remaining coastal wetlands on the West Coast. After a decades-long effort by activists to protect this
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The Bolsa Chica Wetlands are among the last coastal wetlands in the U.S. and remain a quiet retreat for birders, photographers and nature lovers.
Center to learn more about the wetlands and for trails into the reserve. You’ll also find trail access from the parking lot on the inland side of PCH a mile south of Warner Avenue across from Bolsa Chica State Beach. 3842 Warner Ave., just east of Pacific Coast Highway For wetlands tours, check the schedules of Amigos de Bolsa Chica 714.840.1575, AmigosDeBolsaChica.org, the Bolsa Chica Land Trust 714.846.1001, BolsaChicaLandTrust.org, and Bolsa Chica Conservancy 714.846.1114, BolsaChica.org
186 native and migratory species of Bolsa Chica. Parking is accessible from Seapoint Street. 949.923.2250, ocparks.com
HARRIETT WIEDER REGIONAL PARK Bolsa Chica’s Harriett Wieder Regional Park is a 104-acre park just to the south of the reserve and shares many of the
HUNTINGTON BEACH WETLANDS CONSERVANCY The volunteer-based organization manages 118 acres of local wetlands habitat, including 25-acre Talbert Marsh off
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WETLANDS & WILDLIFE CARE CENTER The mission of the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center is to educate the public about humans’ impact on the environment, along with the care and rehabilitation of native wildlife. To visit the center, donate or learn more, call 714.374.5587, wwccoc.org
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Bring your camera if you venture out to the wetlands, reserves or parks. Migrating birds visit year round.
Brookhurst where you can explore along a short interpretive trail. 714.536.0141, HBWetlands.org
see the butterflies is from fall through winter. 16641 Graham Street
SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER This quaint 18-acre preserve brings you back into a protected re-creation of what much of Southern California looked like a century ago, where nearly 200 bird species are regularly seen. An ideal family venture that can be both fun and informative. Located in Huntington Central Park. 714.842.4772, ShipleyNature.org
OVERLOOK PARK Restored with native plants, this spot lives up to its name with unobstructed views of Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, the Pacific Ocean, and straight out to Santa Catalina Island. At Garfield Avenue and Seapoint Street
NORMA GIBBS PARK MONARCH BUTTERFLY GROVE A restoration project turned a once overgrown park into a thriving overwinter spot for the monarch butterfly, now full of native trees, milkweed and nectar-producing plants to provide a food source for the monarchs. The best time to
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THE URBAN FOREST OF HUNTINGTON BEACH A tranquil park full of native California plants and tree species, the Urban Forest offers a natural hideaway where you can walk on wide trails and catch the seasonal changes with the birds, butterflies and vegetation. At Ellis Avenue and Edwards Street
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BEACH LIFE in and out of the water
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AN ICON OVER THE SEA The single most iconic symbol of Huntington Beach is the Huntington Beach Pier. That’s because the pier and the city came into existence together in 1904. The backdrop to a century of historic surfing, from pioneers like George Freeth and Duke Kahanamoku to modern world champs Kelly Slater and Stephanie Gilmore. After storms nearly destroyed it in the 1980s, the pier was rebuilt and reopened in 1992. It now stretches 1,850 feet into the Pacific, making it one of the longest on the West Coast. Visitors can catch halibut and sea bass without a license and can rent a rod and reel from Let’s Go Fishing, the pier’s bait-and-tackle shop. A variety of colorful kites are available from Kite Connection. And you can’t eat a burger any closer to the water than at Ruby’s Surf City Diner on the end of the pier.
STOKING THE BEACH FIRE There are over 500 concrete fire rings stretched along Huntington Beach’s 10 miles of sand, making Surf City USA one of the last places on the California coast where you can still build a beach bonfire. They are beautiful, relaxing, great for a beach barbeque and perfect for staying warm as the cool ocean air settles during a perfect Southern California sunset. And a bonfire in Huntington Beach isn’t complete without a gooey s’more—a combination of roasted marshmallows, graham crackers and Hershey’s chocolate. Bonfire rings are free and available on a first come, first served basis. So if you’re planning a beach bonfire night, choose your spot early and bring your gear out to claim it. Or if you’d rather kick back and let someone else do the work, beach butler services are available through the beachfront concessionaires. This service reserves a bonfire ring for you and the beach butler will keep the fire going, and supply you with waters, hot chocolate, s’mores fixin’s, chairs and blankets.
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BEACH LIFE
THE BEACHES OF SURF CITY USA Sea and sand stretch for 10 miles along Huntington Beach, where you can surf, swim, bike, play beach volleyball, fish, fly a kite, walk, run, picnic, watch a sunset, or just stretch out on the beach and do nothing at all. The endless summer starts right here. There’s not just one beach along the Surf City USA coastline, but five. All the beaches boast clean, wide sands, and have their own special character. BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH: Small waves and shallow waters make this a great swimming area. The 3-mile-long Bolsa Chica State Beach is also an excellent spot for beginning surfers and surf schools. Pacific Coast Highway at Warner Ave. HUNTINGTON CITY BEACH: The landmark Huntington Beach Pier runs right down the middle of this beach and leads you right into downtown. This beach is the focal point of local life and hosts many events. A steady flow of good waves make it the home of the world’s biggest surf contest every summer, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, along with countless other surfing
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competitions. Plus, it’s a good swimming spot for families because of relatively calm waters. Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street. HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH: This beach is popular for swimming in the summer months because surfing is only allowed in certain areas, leaving much of the ocean open for bodysurfers and bodyboarders as well as swimmers. It’s also the certified training center for California State Lifeguards and a favorite place for surf fishermen too. Pacific Coast Highway at Beach Boulevard. SUNSET BEACH: The city’s most northern beach is
also the smallest at 1.5 miles long. Sunset Beach offers a classic strip of sand as well as a park with a playground just off the beach. Pacific Coast Highway between Anderson Street and Warner Ave. DOG BEACH: It’s tough for dog owners to find a beach anywhere on the coast where you and your best friend can play off-leash in the waves. With a mile and a half of sandy paradise, Surf City USA’s Dog Beach is a much cherished locale by dogs and their families. Dog Beach is also a hot spot for surfing and paddle boarding. Pacific Coast Highway at Golden West.
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Catch a wave HUNTINGTON BEACH HAS 100 YEARS OF SURFING HISTORY, PROVING THAT SURF CITY USA IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO LEARN THIS FUN AND EXCITING SPORT. CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL SURF SCHOOLS AND YOU WILL BE “HANGING TEN” IN NO TIME!
SURF SCHOOLS Banzai Surf School 714.499.3315 • BanzaiSurfSchool.com Corky Carroll’s Surf School 714.969.3959 • SurfSchool.net DangerWoman 714.417.SURF • DangerWoman.com HB Surf School 714.658.6873 • HBSurfSchool.com Jack’s Beach Concession (rentals) 714-536-8328 McKinnon Shapes and Designs (for stand-up paddleboarding) 714.377.6101 • McKinnonSurfboards.com Newland Street Super Surf Camp 714.901.9030 • JRLifeguards.com OEX Sunset Beach 562.592.0800 • OEXSunsetBeach.com Salty Grom Surf Camp 714.330.3350 • SaltyGrom.com Surf City Adventure Tours 714.960-6790 • SurfCityAdventureTours.com Toes On The Nose 714.845.4638 ToesOnTheNose.com
17th Street Board Shop 714.536.6200 • 17thstreetboardshop.com
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CITY STYLE there’s always something fun to do
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NIGHTLIFE The cool ocean breeze keeps flowing along with the good times after the sun goes down. Just pick the place that suits your style – beer, cocktails or wine, quiet or high energy, sports or live music –and raise a glass. Main Street Wine Company are specialists in California boutique wines. Discover new varietals in a modern, relaxed setting or enjoy a craft beer on the patio. At SeaLegs Wine Bar, find the perfect match for California-style tapas and cheeses with a glass or two from a vast selection of wines and beers. Gallagher’s Pub & Grill features live Irish music and comedy nights. Craft whiskeys and cocktails named after icons like Joe Strummer and Iggy Pop make Johnny’s Saloon one of the county’s best punk-rock bars. O’Connell’s Sports Pub & Grille can boast a reputation as one of the best local sports bars for a fan-friendly game-day experience, with cold and affordable beer, and cocktails that are always at the ready. Huntington Beach Beer Company & Restaurant brews an outstanding pale ale, and its patio is the ideal place to drink on warm nights. House of Brews is Huntington Harbour’s wellnamed sports bar with 11 craft beers
on tap and a selection of bottled beers from around the world. Or, if you’re up to the challenge, brew and bottle your own libation at Brewbakers. Put on your favorite Hawaiian shirt and drop in to Don the Beachcomber’s for old school tiki rum-based tropical drinks or some of the world’s best rums straight up, paired with live surf music. Ireland goes to the beach at Nadine’s Irish Mist, serving up a mix of classic pub food and live music. Things are more refined at Huntington Beach’s resorts, where you can pass the evening sipping cocktails in the lounge at Zimzala Restaurant and Bar in the Shorebreak, a Joie de Vivre Hotel. Relax by the pool or sit back in The Red Chair Lounge’s ocean-view patio in the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Watch the sun go down with a signature cocktail like the H.B. Margarita, featuring Tanteo jalapeño tequila. Thursday wine-tasting events and live music kick the weekends off right at Shades PM in the Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, and the music keeps playing through Saturday night.
Finally, check out WATERTABLE, the new restaurant and gastro bar at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, where stunning views are matched with innovative cuisine and artisanal cocktails.
A LITTLE CULTURE Huntington Beach Art Center Take five from your downtown tour and visit this modern gallery of exhibits that vary from national, and international, to new artists. Blues, jazz and orchestral performances, films and lectures are regular community events. 714.374.1650, huntingtonbeachartcenter.org Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Just two blocks off the beach, this little museum is the foremost repository of HB’s surfing history. It’s annual displays have featured famous surf filmmakers and surf music, and this year, exhibits celebrate the city’s century of surfing. 714.960.3483, surfingmuseum.org
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Stylish, yet relaxed, is always the look, and comfort is always the fashion in Huntington Beach. You’re bound to find clothes that live up to our life-loving approach at these top shopping destinations. DOWNTOWN AND MAIN STREET Main Street blends convenience, selection, and downtown’s alwaysvibrant atmosphere. The boutique Sweetaz is New Zealand slang for “really cool,” and offers an original collection of jewelry, accessories, and clothing. For a different look, try Born Punk or the Harley-Davidson store for the latest in biker-chic. Model Citizen is a beloved local spot providing affordable fashion where great service never goes out of style. The
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expert staff always listens closely to customers’ needs and will find brands and off-brands to help you put together the perfect outfit. Be sure to check out the wide array of vintage shops too. American Vintage carries classic boot and jacket styles and you’ll find retro rock n’ roll tees, refurbished jeans, and jewelry at 1 Look Vintage. Speaking of vintage, don’t miss M.E. Helme Antiques, which has been offering antique collectibles for more than a century. Main Street is home to American Apparel, the global trader for fashionable fundamentals. Every beach basic begins with the right swimsuit, which you’re sure to find in the latest styles at Diane’s Beachwear.
Revive yourself with a free facial at Beauty Society Beauty Bar after a full afternoon of shopping and while you’re at it, take home a few of their natural skin products. The streets of downtown come alive every Tuesday night with Surf City Nights. Main Street is closed to cars and taken over by a street fair of sidewalk sales, food stands, a farmer’s market, and live music. Every third Thursday, the Downtown Art Walk allows up-and-coming artists to sell their work at downtown displays, businesses and restaurants. THE STRAND Steps from the sand with an ocean breeze blowing by, The Strand captures the eternal Huntington Beach vibe. (Continued on page 30)
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CITY STYLE Forever 21’s store at The Strand keeps things hip, affordable and beach friendly. And while Varga’s look might be vintage, the women’s fashions at this boutique are very much of the moment. If you need items for the beach, The Strand is your place, thanks to its fun and colorful Crocs store and the bikini separates at Merrillee’s Swimwear, an OC favorite since 1977. Other options for the latest women’s fashions at The Strand include Angl and Irene’s Story, and finish it off with sunglasses from Chilli Beans. SURF SHOPPING Huntington Surf and Sport (HSS)
was born as a shack on Pacifi c Coast Highway, quickly growing up into a hot shot surf shop. The Duke Kahanamoku statue keeps watch over the surf and the Surfers’ Hall of Fame out in front, while HSS draws a stream of local surfers for their full selection of brands, expert service, assortment of boards, and even the store’s café, Java Point, a go-to charging station for locals before and after a morning surf. Right across Main Street is Jack’s Surfboards. Opened in 1957 and home to every top surfwear brand, plus a skate shop, and shoes for men and women. Vintage boards hanging from the ceiling speak as much to
the history of local surfing here as the shop itself. Over at The Strand, Rip Curl’s flagship store features the classic Australian-born company’s clothing, wetsuits and accessories. Classic and custom Kanvas by Katin board shorts can still be had at the little shop that opened in 1959. Rick “Rockin Fig” Fignetti is a beloved local, thanks to years as a competitive surfer, newspaper columnist, and radio surf reporter. His small, but well-respected and popular Rockin Fig Surf Headquarters carries his custom-designed boards, plus clothing, wetsuits, and accessories from top brands. Family-run Sakal Surfboards
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Huntington Beach Harley-Davidson
15080 Goldenwest CIRCLE Westminster 92683 714-891-4300
HBharleydavidson.com We are located on the 405 freeway. Goldenwest CIRCLE is off of Bolsa Ave. between Beach Blvd. and Goldenwest St.
Surf City Harley-Davidson Apparel Store 205 Main Street Huntington Beach 714.969.4411
SurfCityHarley.com Located one block up from Huntington Beach pier.
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began in 1984 and sells boards designed and hand-shaped in their factory. The Chuck Dent Surf Center is a serious board shop that keeps the tradition created by the late founder’s pure and simple vision. Another local surfing legend, Bud Llamas, founded 17th St. Boardshop where you can buy yourself clothes and a new board and arrange surf lessons and rentals. Got a ding in your board? Before you hit the water, head over to the Ding Dr. for repairs or buy a new board from its extensive selection. Surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons are also available. BELLA TERRA Village-like with fountains, ornamental ironwork and tile mosaics around everything from the smallest shops to its 20-screen multiplex, Bella Terra offers a shopping experience that is a break from the usual. Surf City USA’s energetic beach lifestyle is fed here by the Australian
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activewear brand designed by and for women known as Lorna Jane, while Diane’s Beachwear features an incredible collection of swimsuits. R.E.I., offers gear and clothing for practically every possible outdoor adventure. No Rest For Bridget, is the latest in upscale clothing for women, but teens might prefer the latest fashions at Justice For Girls. And if you have younger kids, Carter’s big selection for children and infants is worth checking out. 5 POINTS PLAZA 5 Points Plaza is a perennial award winner and considered very much a neighborhood shopping center. It’s a handy spot too because of reliable national chains like Bath & Body Works, Pier 1 Imports, Gap, Old Navy, Tilly’s, and Ann Taylor Loft. Of course, it’s also home to Vans, the iconic Southern California shoe brand worn by skateboarders and surfers for decades.
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Artwork Vintage/costume ÄUL QL^LSY`
Southwestern items Collectibles
Glassware, china & silver
Furniture
Dolls
Vintage Clothing
Salt & pepper shakers
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Relax. Refresh. Rejuvenate. Repeat.
Spa day Pampering comes in different styles. If you need a big escape to keep away the outside world for a day, we have that. If you only need the brief respite between adventures, we have that, too. The spas of Huntington Beach can give you a vacation within your vacation.
Huntington Beach Art Center EXHIBITS | CLASSES | WORKSHOPS
With a national reputation for presenting prominent artists of international renown, the Huntington Beach Art Center features contemporary exhibitions, a jazz and blues music series, lectures, and classes for adults and children. Tuesday-Thursday: 12-8pm Friday: 12-6pm and Saturday: 12-5pm Closed Sunday & Monday PERFORMANCE ART | FILMS & LECTURES
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NEAR DOWNTOWN Haven of Wellness: 714.374.9597, HavenOfWellness.com Pacific Waters Spa at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa: 714.698.1234, HuntingtonBeach.Hyatt.com Total Relief Spa: 714.969.9968, TotalReliefSpa.com City Salon: 714.969.1800, CitySalonandSpa.com
SPAS AROUND HB Breathe Day Spa & Salon: 714.968.8811, BreatheHB.com The Brow & Skin Studio with Apothecary: 714.841.6624, TheBrowandSkinStudio.com CloudMover Day Spa: 714.890.0900, Cloudmover.com Dolce Vita Skin & Body: 714.841.4050, DolceVitaSkinandBody.com Eden Salon & Spa: 714.847.0916, SalonEden.com European Wax Center: 714.893.4600, WaxCenter.com Hue Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa: 714.901.4830, HueSalonSpa.com Massage Envy: 714.374.3689, MassageEnvy.com OC Spa & Wellness Center: 714.625.4400, TheOCSpa.com The Spa at The Image Center: 714.230.2400, ImageCenter.info/spa
TOP RATED YELP SPAS Healthy Beautiful Skin and Tan: 714.625.7402, Healthybeautifulskinandtan.com Skin So Sweet: 714.846.4703, skinsosweet.com ZenSpaOC: 714.500.0120, zenspaoc.com PANWA Thai Massage: 714.232.3285, panwamassage.com Divine Foot Spa: 714.963.1936, divinefootspa.com
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COME PLAY making the most of the great outdoors
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THE PLAY LIST SURFING. Huntington Beach is truly a surfer’s paradise, and a great place to learn. For a list of surf schools, see page 24. And to find everything you need, including boards and equipment, see our listing of leading surf shops on page 30. BODYBOARDING. Often referred to as boogie-boarding, bodyboarding is the most popular surfing substitute, and everyone can do it. Rentals are available at most surf shops and beachfront concessionaires.
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STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING. The world’s fastest-growing water sport, stand-up paddle boarding or SUP, is a commonly seen activity in Huntington Beach. Rentals and instruction are available at most surf shops, plus McKinnon Shapes and Designs, Sunset Water Sports, Paragon Surfboards, Sunset Kayak Rentals and OEX Sunset Beach. For a new twist, try SUP yoga, paddleupfitness. com, shoresupyoga.com SKATEBOARDING. The beachfront walkway is a perfect place to cruise on a skateboard. For a twist, try a Hamboard which combines the best of surfing and skateboarding, 8606 Hamilton Avenue, HB., 714.374.2200. For info on the new Vans skatepark, see page 41.
BICYCLING. Huntington Beach’s best-known and most beautiful destination for cyclists is the 10mile Ocean Strand path along the beachfront. Bike rentals are available at shops around town or by the pier – try Dwight’s, Zack’s or Jack’s. FITNESS & EXERCISE. With an ideal climate year-round, Huntington Beach offers every fitness option available. For runners, nothing beats our Ocean Strand. For inner peace, try CorePower Yoga, 714.889.1279, Bikram Yoga, 714.536.7969 or YogaWorks 714.960.9740. For the ultimate full-body workout, try Full Psycle, 714.903.7746 BEACH VOLLEYBALL. Work on your pass, set or spike at the famous courts used by AVP pros and U.S. Olympic gold medalists. Right next to the pier. Nets are free and first come first serve while volleyballs can be rented from the beachfront concessionaires.
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION. Pedego Electric Bikes rents both cruisers and tandems by the hour or day and also offers local tours. 714.465.2782, PedegoHB.com. Surf City Segways offers daily tours – join the fun! 417 Main Street. 714.536.5126. Blue Water PediCabs are an easy way to take in the sights. 714.724.8294 GOLF. Huntington Beach’s historic Meadowlark Golf Club features rolling contours and ocean breezes, making it one of Orange County’s most charming courses. 714.846.1364, MeadowlarkGC.com HORSEBACK RIDING. Guided trail rides are available with Horseplay Rentals, located at the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. 714.848.6565, HCPEC.com HUNTINGTON BEACH DISC GOLF COURSE. Designed by the father of disc golf, “Steady” Ed Headrick, the course is among the most beautiful in Southern California. 714.425.9931
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A Romantic Afternoon
in Sunset Beach & Huntington Harbour
A romantic day, afternoon or evening can be had in the hidden enclave of waterfront island homes known as the neighborhoods of Sunset Beach and Huntington Harbour. Right off Pacific Coast Highway, surfers have been getting their own custom designed surf trunks made in the same Kanvas by Katin shop for decades. And there’s a foodie’s paradise jammed into these few square miles too, from breakfast burritos at Harry’s Grill to seafood dinners and drinks at the historic tiki bar, Don the Beachcomber. Authentic Italian dishes are served up at the family-run Roman Cucina. And Red Table is where edgy meets comfort food in a friendly gastrobar environment. If you seek the unique experience of a real Irish pub steps
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from the Pacific Ocean, try Nadine’s Irish Mist. Or if you prefer wine, Brix has a full-time sommelier on hand to enhance your international wine and tapas experience. After a long walk on the beach, the calm waters of Huntington Harbour are best enjoyed on a gondola for two (preferably at sunset). The gondoliers will serenade aboard gondolas imported from Venice, giving you the authentic experience.
BY KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD: Rentals at OEX Sunset Beach 562.592.0800 and Sunset Rentals 562.592.5537 STAND-UP PADDLE LESSONS: McKinnon Shapes and Designs 714.377.6101 BY GONDOLA: Sunset Gondola 562.592.3295 PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCHES: Peter’s Landing Marina 714.840.1387 and Sunset Aquatic Marina 562.592.2833
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Dog Days (and Nights) Your dog will have a hard time finding a better vacation spot than “Dogtown USA.” With hotels that welcome your pup with open arms, places to chow down, and a beautiful beach to run free, you and your four-legged friend have a reason to be here any day of the year. Dog Beach is one of the most highly regarded dog-friendly beaches in the country where your pup can run leash-free. In September, the Surf City Surf Dog event features the famous dog surfing contest at Dog Beach as well as a canine fashion show and other activities. Check out more at SurfCitySurfDog.com Huntington Central Park is a lush playground for people and their pets. The Park Bench Café at the park’s edge is a shaded place to grab a meal. The dog menu includes the
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Rover Easy (two scrambled eggs) and peanut butter bones. After the meal, enjoy a walk along the wide pathways on the grounds or head over to the gated Dog Park within Central Park. You and your dog can dine on the patio at Fred’s Mexican Café every Monday, and dogs eat for free with the order of a [human] lunch or dinner entree. Paws at the Coffee Mill in Old World Village holds dachshund races every month, and around Oktoberfest time in September and October,
races are every Sunday afternoon. Schedules available at WienerDogStore.com The Shorebreak, Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa, and Extended Stay America hotels all offer dog-friendly accommodations. In fact, the Waterfront has an “It’s a Wonderful Dog’s Life” package that includes a pet bed, and there is no extra fee for pets at the Shorebreak.
READY TO RIDE SKATERS HAVE THEIR OWN reason to love Huntington Beach, just a few miles from the ocean. The brand new Vans Off the Wall Skatepark is a massive cuttingedge park with every type of terrain, surrounded by the familiar Vans checkerboard paving pattern. The 42,500-square-foot park (one of the largest outdoor parks in California!) features a backyard and clover bowl area partly designed by legendary skater Christian Hosoi, who is enshrined near the park entrance along with other local legends Ed Templeton and Tosh Townend. The street plaza area includes stairs, rails, gaps, planter ledges, kickers, rollers, and a double-kinked handrail over 40 feet long. BMX riders get their day in the park on Wednesdays.
VANS OFF THE WALL SKATEPARK 7471 Center Avenue Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily 714.379.6666
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The park’s Jack’s Garage offers a fully-stocked skate shop and pro shop, and Southern California favorite, Taco Surf serves up delicious Mexican food made with fresh ingredients.
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IN 2014, HUNTINGTON BEACH CELEBRATES THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LOCAL SURFING WITH EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE YEAR (SEE PAGE 67). HERE’S HOW HUNTINGTON BEACH BECAME SURF CITY USA.
GEORGE FREETH, A QUIET LIFEGUARD FROM HAWAII
arrived on the sands of Huntington Beach on June 20, 1914. It was just weeks before the start of World War I and this sleepy seaside town was celebrating the opening of the new concrete pier. Freeth carried his heavy 8-foot surfboard made of redwood into the water and did things people
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had never seen before. He rode the waves. This stunt got a small mention in the next day’s paper, but left an indelible mark on the city of Huntington Beach. Schoolboys whom Freeth had taught to surf kept the sport alive by building their own boards and teaching others to surf. Another Hawaiian, and the man considered the father of modern surfing, Duke
Kahanamoku, gave surfing momentum when he came for a visit a few years later. Even in the early 1930s, groups of surfers could often be seen out in the waters off the Huntington Beach Pier. By the 1960s, surfers crowded the water by the hundreds. In the 1950s, the surf industry was born with the making of the first mass-produced foam and fiberglass surfboards down the road in nearby
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TANDEM SURFERS LINE UP AT THE PIER BEFORE A CONTEST IN 1968. PHOTO BY LEROY GRANNIS STEVE SAKAMOTO
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Laguna Beach, as well as the opening of surf shops around all of Southern California. Local surfer Gordie Duane opened his first surf shop in 1956 at the foot of the pier. Later, Duane opened a full shop down the street and remained one of the steadiest surf stores for decades until the shop closed in 1988. The West Coast Surfing Championships began in the summer of 1959, sponsored by the city, and unquestionably featured the best West Coast board riders and the biggest crowds. The contest grew each year until surfers from across the country began entering the event and in 1964, the name was changed to the United States Surfing Championships. Crowds at the event
this format continued to grow in popularity for future events . Ten years earlier, the song “Surf City” by the surf music group Jan and Dean topped the U.S. pop charts. Lyrics of surfing, girls and cars ignited something in the American imagination. Songwriters Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) and Jan and Dean were careful not to name a specific town in the song, but the Southern California surf community quickly attached it to Huntington Beach, and it stuck. However, the Beach Boys name dropped HB specifically in their first big hit, “Surfin’ Safari” and fellow surf music star Dick Dale regularly played in town over the 1960s and 1970s, preferring to keep near the waves he rode.
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THE KATIN PRO-AM TEAM CHALLENGE began in 1977 as the city’s first true international event and it was an immediate success, featuring pro surfers and wellregarded young amateurs and their
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continued to grow and averaged over 10,000 people every year. The spectators were vocal about what they wanted to see. Any surfer who took on the dangerous maneuver of riding between the pylons of the pier – known as “shooting” the pier – got the biggest cheers. Shooting the pier remains one of the most crowd pleasing tricks at pier surf contests to this day. Local knowledge of surfing the south side of the pier paid off as famous surfers Jack Haley, Mike Haley, Corky Carroll and David Nuuhiwa all picked up victories over the 1960s and early 1970s. Carroll won lots of contests, but Nuuhiwa’s easy, flowing style would make him one of the biggest, most influential stars of the era. In 1973, the US Surfing Championships moved out of Huntington Beach, but the blueprint for big-time surf contests and what was later referred to as “stadium surfing” had been established and
TOP: ORIGINAL PLANS FOR THE HB PIER. ABOVE: VIEW OF THE PIER, CIRCA 1914.
GROMS WATCH THE 1964 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM THE ROOF OF THEIR HOT ROD. LEGENDARY NIGHTCLUB THE GOLDEN BEAR IS IN THE BACKGROUND, NOW THE SIGHT OF HUNTINGTON SURF AND SPORT. PHOTO BY LEROY GRANNIS
DAVID NUUHIWA, SURFING’S HOTTEST YOUNG STAR, GETS A NOSE RIDE IN 1966, ON HIS WAY TO WINNING THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS. DURING THAT PERIOD, COMPETITORS HAD TO WEAR HELMETS FOR INSURANCE REASONS. PHOTO BY LEROY GRANNIS
sponsors. Organized and sponsored by Huntington’s Kanvas by Katin, it was a six-day event with a $10,000 prize. It further set the stage for larger things to come in the city and all of Orange County. Bud Llamas became a local sensation just as amateur surfing got off the ground in the U.S. Coaches Chuck Allen, John Rothrock, and Tom Gibbons formed the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) in Huntington Beach in 1978, with Llamas winning its inaugural title. It elevated the training received by young surfers like Llamas, who
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went on to a brief pro career in the 1980s, especially when top former pro surfers from Australia, Ian Cairns and Peter Townend took over as executive directors. Together they helped produce several of the most successful American surfers of the last 30 years, including Huntington Beach’s Lisa Andersen. Also, under the NSSA format, Huntington Beach High School has become the most successful high school program in the country with 17 team titles. Cairns and Townend saw business opportunities in Orange County, so they moved
to Huntington Beach, took over the NSSA and soon after, Cairns founded the Association of Surfi ng Professionals (ASP) in the city. A few years later, Townend created Surfi ng America, the current national amateur governing body, and Cairns founded the OP Pro and U.S. Open of Surfi ng, events ideally suited to utilize the size, space, and reliable surf at the Huntington Beach Pier. Both Townend and Cairns have also coached U.S. surf teams to multiple-medal finishes at the World Surfing Games; Cairns led the U.S. to gold in 2009.
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THE CORNERS OF MAIN STREET in Downtown Huntington Beach feature the Surfing Walk of Fame, modeled after Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The Walk includes stone plaques of the surfing world’s biggest names from musicians and surf ambassadors to the athletes themselves. Across the street is the Surfers’ Hall of Fame that has memorialized the cement hand and foot prints of the greatest surfers much like movie stars in front of TCL Chinese Theater. The focal point, standing directly in the center,
is a statue of Duke Kahanamoku, the godfather of modern surfing. The International Surfing Museum, founded by local realtor Natalie Kotsch, is just around the block and full of archival photos and film, surfboards and various artifacts of Surf City USA’s amazing history. The world’s largest and most media-friendly surf event, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing is often called the “Superbowl of Surf.” The tradition of major contests continues at the Huntington Beach Pier and stretches back more than 50 summers, bringing together more than 500 surfers from 11 countries each year. Several world champions, including Kelly Slater, have won the event. In 2009, Courtney Conlogue and Brett Simpson became the first two Huntington Beach locals to sweep the women’s and men’s titles at the same time. Huntington Beach surfing history is still being made every day. Explore the beach, pier, and Downtown, and it will be easy to see why it is known worldwide as Surf City USA.
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LISA ANDERSEN ARRIVED IN SURF CITY USA as a 16-year-old runaway from Florida. It was here that she put her young life back together, partly under the guidance of Cairns and involvement in NSSA contests. She won four surfing world titles in the ’90s, and eventually settled in Huntington Beach as global brand ambassador for Roxy, the Huntington-based Quiksilver women’s brand. She remains an inspiration to female surfers—recreational and professional—around the world.
TOP: HB PIER, CIRCA 1914. ABOVE: BRETT SIMPSON CELEBRATING HIS 2010 US OPEN VICTORY.
SURF GUITAR MASTER DICK DALE WELCOMES TV VIEWERS TO A BEACH STOMP AT THE PIER IN 1963. PHOTO BY LEROY GRANNIS
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AT THE BEACH
A GUIDE TO THE BEST RESTAURANTS ZIMZALA
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Whatever you’re hungry for, you’ll find it here in Huntington Beach: American classics, comfort food, innovative takes on sushi, and authentic cuisines from the other side of the world. Choose from our menu of restaurants and dig into the world of Surf City USA dining. SANDY’S BEACH GRILL
DOWNTOWN DINING A perfectly prepared steak comes via a 1,600-degree broiler at the Spark Woodfire Grill, where it’s yours to savor while gazing off the balcony at breathtaking views of the ocean and pier. G’s Boat House Raw Bar & Grill is a must for seafood lovers with a menu that includes peel-and-eat shrimp, chowders, and mahi mahi tacos. Endless toppings and sauces will raise your burger to a whole new level at 25 Degrees – and don’t miss their “adult” milkshakes, made with rum and Guinness. Fred’s Mexican Café is well-known for its unbelievable ocean views, but also for its calamari or Cajun shrimp tacos, and burritos so large they weigh more than a pound. With a distinctly Baja vibe and authentic menu items, Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant has earned a faithful following, as well as Pete’s Mexican Cafe and Dos Toros Mexican Grill. Aloha Grill offers a great view over Main Street and the beach as well as a South Pacific Rim menu. Five different flavors of ahi tuna poke bowls are served up for
a tasty tour of Hawaii at North Shore Poke Company. Or if you only want breakfast on the islands, No Ka Oi serves up macadamia nut pancakes, French toast made with sweet bread, and loco moco. Huntington Beach is home to a lot of sushi lovers, and the massive selection of rolls at Sushi On Fire is such a people pleaser, reservations are recommended. So if you can’t wait, the same owners will serve you at Shabu on Fire next door. RA Sushi Bar’s rolls, signature cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere have created admirers all their own. Bruxie has attracted attention with gourmet waffle sandwiches, while newcomer Ritter’s Steam Kettle Cooking is making a splash with a Cajun Creole style oyster bar. Surfers have discovered Sancho’s Tacos, especially the breakfast burrito. A few slices from Pizza Lounge are perfect before a handmade dessert or pastry from Baguetier or Funnel House or try Mangiamo Gelato Caffe’s fresh, cold gelato in unique flavors.
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THE SUGAR SHACK
SURF CITY CLASSICS Along Main Street, The Sugar Shack is an iconic little eatery that opened in 1967 and is beloved for its breakfast burritos, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and at lunchtime for its burgers. The popular Keppler’s Special (which includes eggs, avocado, and hollandaise sauce) earned kudos in Saveur magazine. This is a must-eat spot for local surfers before or after they hit the waves. The Longboard Restaurant and Pub is a great spot to experience the local vibe. In a building dating back to 1904, The Longboard offers everything from pulled pork sandwiches to Maine lobster. Since 1965, the classic Captain Jack’s Prime Rib & Seafood Restaurant is famous for its Alaska king crab legs. Zubies Dry Dock, also opened in the ‘60s, features giant aquariums, an oyster bar, and good old fish and chips, making seafood tasty for any appetite. Polynesian kitsch meets lounge for the wonderful mix of tiki décor, live Hawaiian music, cuisine and tropical cocktails at Don the Beachcomber in Sunset Beach. 5 0 • H U N T I N G TO N B E AC H 2 0 1 4 / 1 5
Duke’s Huntington Beach is one of HB’s most popular restaurants with their wide Pacific Ocean view and Hawaiian-inspired décor and cuisine. Just below Duke’s, Sandy’s Beach Grill serves up a California-style menu that ranges from pecan-crusted sea bass to jalapeño-date burgers. Nobody can beat the ocean view of Ruby’s Surf City Diner, situated on the end of the Huntington Beach Pier. Surfers and locals alike have always loved TK Burgers for their charbroiled burgers on plush egg buns and perfect location, just across the street from the beach.
NORTH HUNTINGTON & AWAY FROM THE BEACH Bella Terra offers a little bit of everything for visitors with well-known chains like Buffalo Wild Wings and Johnny Rockets, to beer-and-burger joints like Eureka!. Mexican food at Solita or Taco de Ojo could be washed down with a creation from Nekter Juice Bar. The special pork ribs from Aussie export Bondi Grill House would go well with
Main Street Wine Company is the only Downtown premier wine bar desitnation specializing in boutique wines, handcrafted brews, artisan cheese and meats. Shop from our retail section, which focuses on North American wines and gifts right in the heart of Surf City. Experience sophistication in a beautiful wine country atmosphere, just steps from the beach, while MVRWaQVO I OTI[[ I Æ QOP\ WZ I JW\\TM <PM 5IQV ;\ZMM\ ?QVM Company always welcomes you. Cheers!
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desert from Casey’s Cupcakes or Paradis Ice Cream. Speaking of variety, around town there’s also burgers for serious burger connoisseurs at Slater’s 50/50, old school, family-run Mexican food at Don Ramon’s, and a great selection of affordable seafood at Market Broiler. Hawaiian bread French toast is a favorite at Bread Crumb Ohana Café, get the popular Dutch Baby at Original Pancake House or a bakers’ dozen at The Donuttery.
FOODIE FINDS Slapfish is often considered the best seafood restaurant in the county by Yelp reviewers, while SLOW Fish lives up to its name, stressing careful preparations of highend, but sustainable ingredients. Foodies love the place for the Fat Avo (an avocado filled with seared, seasoned albacore), marinated tender rib, and black rice sushi. Café Cup’s breakfast line-up includes chicken chile verde omelettes, cinnamon roll pancakes, and pesto bagels, making it a Yelp favorite. The Seafood Zone’s mingling of Latin American fusion with traditional Mexican items has earned raves for its shrimp tacos and ceviche. Classy yet casual, The Corner, with its baconwrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese, gnocchi mac and cheese or the red wine braised brisket, is a modern American comfort food paradise. Mitasie 3’s vegan and vegetarian Vietnamese dishes keep the regulars happy with the soy barbecue pork rolls. The lamb shank and chicken koobideh make Green Rice Kabob one of Orange County’s best Persian restaurants.
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QUICK BEACH BITES At the edge of the sand lie some of Huntington Beach’s most visitor-friendly eateries—perfect for a seaside picnic. Dwight’s At The Beach. Cheese strips—a combination of tortilla chips and cheddar cheese with a special sauce— have put smiles on faces for decades. Kokomo’s Surfside Grill. Have breakfast, shaved ice or their popular cowabunga burger. Your dog is welcome to join you too. Lovers of Bacon Mania can now get their baconbased food truck faves served up right on the beach Zack’s Pier Plaza. Burgers, kebobs and falafels all go down well at the beach.
SAMPLING SURF CITY Pick up the Huntington Beach Dining Guide at the Visitor Information booth located at the base of the Huntington Beach Pier, for a complete look at local restaurants, chefs, and a few favored recipes. The guide is also available at SurfCityUSA.com. Taste dishes from top local restaurants all in one night at April’s Taste of Huntington Beach at Huntington Central Park Sports Complex. The event features 40 restaurants, 15 breweries, and 30 wineries. For more information, visit tastehb.com. And if you find a restaurant you really like while you’re visiting, tell us about it or share your photos on at Facebook.com/ VisitHuntingtonBeach.
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Located in downtown Huntington Beach, just a block from the pier, with a second location on the North side of town. The Longboard is a locals’ favorite. The menu brings a taste of the East Coast to Surf City. Main lobsters, corned beef and New England steamers are flown in from Maine. The grill serves eight kinds of burgers, hot grilled sandwiches, wings, fresh fish, steaks and salads. There are 19 beers on tap, great specialty drinks, 24 TVs and two outdoor patios. Open for lunch at 11 a.m. on weekdays and breakfast Friday-Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
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Kicking back at the end of the day is just another thing that can be done in style in Surf City USA. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re with us for business, a romantic getaway, a family or RV trip, there are accommodations to ďŹ t any style and budget.
[left] A sunset at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa pool. [above left to right] Room with a view at The Waterfront Beach Resort, Hilton Hotel. Counting threads at The Hotel Huntington Beach. Relax with an HYHQLQJ GULQN DW 6KRUHEUHDN D -RLH GH 9LYUH +RWHO ÂżUHSLW %RRN \RXU UHVHUYDWLRQV DW 6XUI&LW\86$ FRP BY THE BEACH Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. This Mediterraneaninspired refuge is uniquely connected to the long white strip of Surf City USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beaches by a bridge over PaciďŹ c Coast Highway. The resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand new Watertable restaurant offers high-end dining, while soothing treatments can be had at the PaciďŹ c Waters Spa. The Hyatt earns respect as one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 100 resort spas as well as one of Southern Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20 leading resorts in CondĂŠ Nast Travelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Awards. SurďŹ ng lesssons, surf gear, bikes and beach toys are ready for guests at the Hyattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toes on the Nose shop. In addition to everything pleasing for the adults, the waterslides and wading pools at Slyders Water Playground are a big treat for the kids. Shorebreak Hotel, a Joie
de Vivre Hotel. Here youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd the thoroughly modern beach experience. Shorebreak Hotel celebrates the Huntington Beach lifestyle with a chic, ocean-inspired design, even down to its popular Zimzala restaurant and bar. The easy cool of the place ďŹ&#x201A;ows completely with the Shorebreakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ocean-front location, facing the famous pier and beach, less than a block from the shufďŹ&#x201A;e of Main Street. The Shorebreak was named one of Southern Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 25 hotels in the Conde Nast Traveler 2013 Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Poll and one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big 6â&#x20AC;? surf hotels in the Americas in the British Independent newspaper. The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel. Hawaii is not the only place in the U.S. to ďŹ nd an active beach holiday. The resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sand volleyball court, tennis courts, and ďŹ tness center will keep you
going when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not ďŹ nding other adventures in Surf City USA. The beach is across the street, and the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waterfront Adventures service provides guests with cabanas or arranges hot dogs and sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores ingredients in a beach-ready wagon for cookouts on HBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many beach bonďŹ re rings. Once you return to your room, custom furniture and the relaxing environment soothe the nerves after a busy day and of course, the PaciďŹ c Ocean panoramas from each and every room, viewable from private balconies are impossible to beat. With year-round action taking place at the beach, visitors want affordable accommodations close to the sand. Some of the most popular are the Best Western Huntington Beach Inn, Sun â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Sands Motel, and the newly remodeled Huntington Surf Inn.
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IN SUNSET BEACH If you opt to stay in the neighborhoods of Sunset Beach and Huntington Harbour, there are plenty of places near the water to provide your morning ocean breeze. The balconies at the Travelodge Sunset Beach are great for watching the sunset. Right off the sand is the colourful Sanatra Inn, while 777 Motor Inn is conveniently next to shopping at Peter’s Landing Marina. Two blocks from the beach and just remodeled is Oceanview Motel. Sunset Suites is also newly remodeled with a cozy sophistication.
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The Best Western Harbour Inn & Suites looks over a section of the marina and is steps from the ocean, and nearest Huntington Harbour’s waterways and gondolas is the Pacific View Inn and Suites. NORTH HUNTINGTON BEACH You can enjoy the benefits of Surf City USA even if you don’t get a chance to get on the sand. Bella Terra provides visitors with a multitude of shops and restaurants, while Old World Village’s beer garden is open all year and its Oktoberfest is a highlight of the fall. Overlooking
it all is the newly remodeled Hotel Huntington Beach, featuring contemporary rooms and dining at Muelle Peruvian Cantina. The brand new Van’s Off the Wall Skatepark is only steps away and a welcome spot for all skaters. Hotel Europa mixes old and new with its location inside Old World Village and business travellers will love having their own kitchenette and plenty of work space at Extended Stay America. ALONG THE BOULEVARD Some of the best budget friendly hotels are along Surf City USA’s main
thoroughfare, Beach Boulevard. Easy access to both the beachfront and the rest of the county makes these hotels enticing for all guests. One-bedroom suites with kitchens are handy for business travelers at Huntington Suites. Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites and Best Western Regency Inn offer the reliability of a national chain, while the Beach Inn and Starlight Inn, along with Comfort Suites Huntington Beach are beach close and economical. RV CAMPS RV camping is retro California style, when travelers slept on the beach and woke to the rumble of waves. Bolsa Chica State Beach RV Camping Make year-round RV camp reservations online. The site includes electrical and water hook-ups and a dump station. No tent camping. ReserveAmerica at 800.444.7275, ReserveAmerica.com Huntington by the Sea RV Resort Across from Huntington State Beach at the cross streets of Newland Avenue and PCH. Amenities include a clubhouse with television, game tables, and a swimming pool. No tent camping. 800.439.3486, 714.536.8316, HBByTheSea.com Sunset Vista RV Campground Just steps to the ocean and the ability to watch sunsets right from the sand are the main attractions at this beachside campground just south of the pier between Huntington and 1st streets. The campground is open in the offseason between October 1 and May 31 and features on-site electrical and water hook-ups. Pets are welcome. Reservations are available online. No tent camping. 714.536.5286, Sunsetvistacamping. huntingtonbeachca.gov
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Located in the heart of Huntington Beach, just minutes from the beach, the Comfort Suites offers luxurious elegantly decorated and all newly rennovated suites to both business and leisure travelers. All suites include hot breakfast daily, wireless Internet, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, free parking, ďŹ tness room, heated pool and spa.
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everything you need to know
TRAVEL TIPS
nearby in Santa Ana and Anaheim. Taxis
Dress Casual, comfortable clothing is
GETTING TO HUNTINGTON BEACH
and OCTA buses are available from these
standard year-round. Hawaiian shirts are
By Air Huntington Beach is only 10
stations. 800.231.2222, Greyhound.com
never out of place in Huntington Beach.
miles from John Wayne/Orange County
Orange County Transportation Authority
Jackets and ties are optional even in the
Airport (SNA), 16 miles from Long Beach
(OCTA) Convenient local service and
most elegant of restaurants. Evenings and
Airport (LGB), 35 miles from Los Angeles
connections to bus and rail lines serving
winter afternoons may require a jacket,
International Airport (LAX), 45 miles from
the greater Los Angeles and San Diego
sweater, or sweatshirt. Dressing in layers
Bob Hope Airport (BUR), and 49 miles
areas as well as bus service from
is recommended to help stay comfortable
from the Ontario International Airport
John Wayne/Orange County Airport.
from morning until night. Don’t forget
(ONT).
Bus schedules are available online.
sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen.
Airport Transportation Services
714.636.7433, OCTA.net
Parking Meters Most meters take quarters,
Best Chauffeured Worldwide
and some in downtown Huntington Beach
714.375.9128; 866.323.2378,
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Currency & Banking
ExecuCar 800.410.4444, ExecuCar.com
If you have a bankcard from a participating
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Super Shuttle 800.BlueVan
banking network or credit card company,
Visit Huntington Beach Office
(800.258.3826), SuperShuttle.com
you can withdraw U.S. currency from
(Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
By Automobile Pacific Coast Highway
automated teller machines (ATMs), banks,
301 Main St., Suite 212
(PCH/California Hwy 1), and the San Diego
and other businesses. Foreign currency
800.729.6232; 714.969.3492,
Freeway (I–405) offer access to the city.
can be exchanged at:
SurfCityUSA.com
By Train The closest train depots are
Wells Fargo Bank
Visitor Information Kiosk at Pier Plaza
located in nearby Anaheim and Santa Ana.
19840 Beach Blvd.
(Mon-Fri Noon-5 p.m.,
Taxis and OCTA buses are available from
Huntington Beach, CA
Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
these depots:
714.962.9327
325 Pacific Coast Highway
800.872.7245, AMTRAK.com
Wells Fargo Bank
Chamber of Commerce
800.371.5465, MetrolinkTrains.com
19081 Goldenwest Street,
19891 Beach Blvd., Suite 139
By Bus The closest stations with
Huntington Beach, CA
714.536.8888, HBChamber.org
Greyhound Lines service are located
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City Hall
cave in and create hazards for small
Parking Metered parking spaces are
2000 Main St.
children, so refill any holes you dig.
available along PCH from Goldenwest St.
714.536.5511, HuntingtonBeachCA.gov
Do Not Bring Glass to the Beach.
to Beach Blvd. Parking lots are located all
Emergencies In case of an emergency,
Remember, there are all sorts of bare feet.
along the beach with entrances at Beach
dial 911 from any phone for immediate
Blvd. and Huntington St. Pier parking is at
assistance. For non-emergency matters
BEACH CONCESSIONAIRES
2nd and 6th Streets.
requiring the police, call 714.960.8811. An
Count on these spots for all of your beach
Information 714.536.5281,
emergency room is located at Huntington
needs.
SurfCity-HB.org/Visitors/Beach_Info
Beach Hospital.
Dwight’s One block south of the Pier.
Huntington Beach Hospital
714.536.8083
17772 Beach Blvd. (near Talbert Ave.)
Jack’s In front of the Waterfront Beach
HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH
714.843.5000, HBHospital.com
Resort. 714.536.8328
Location Along PCH between Beach Blvd.
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
Kokomo’s Surfside Grill At PCH and 1st
and the Santa Ana River at the Newport
9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley
Street, under Jr. Lifeguard Headquarters.
Beach border. Main entrance is at Magnolia
714.378.7000,
714.374.5600
St. and PCH with additional access at Beach
MemorialCare.org/orangecoast
Bacon Mania At PCH and Twin Dolphin,
Blvd., Newland St., and Brookhurst St.
Ocean Conditions: Daily updates
across from The Waterfront Beach Resort.
Hours Open year-round 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
for surfing conditions are available.
657-201-7675
daily; parking lot closes at 9 p.m.
714.536.9303, Surfline.com
Zack’s Pier Plaza Just north of the pier
Information 714.536.1454,
at PCH and Main Street. 714.536.0215,
Parks.CA.Gov/?page_id=643
BEACH BASICS BEACH SAFETY TIPS The Huntington Beach Marine Safety Division’s lifeguards are dedicated to ensuring that Surf City’s beaches remain accident-free. Here are safety tips developed by the lifeguards in conjunction with the US Lifesaving Association. For more information, visit USLA.org. Check on Conditions. Before entering the water, ask lifeguards about conditions. Never Swim Alone. Use the buddy system so someone will always know where you are. Swim Sober! Alcohol increases the potential for drowning by lowering body temperature, encouraging risky behavior, and impairing physical ability. Know Your Skill Level. Don’t overestimate your swimming ability, especially on rough days. And stay ashore if you’re a nonswimmer. Don’t Panic in Rip Currents. Don’t try to swim directly back to shore. Calm yourself,
ZacksHB.com Zack’s Too At PCH and Beach Boulevard.
BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH
714.536.2696, ZacksHB.com
Location Between Warner and Seapoint Avenues along PCH. Foot traffic can enter
GENERAL BEACH RULES
at Warner Ave. Car and RV entry only
BBQ Grills 18 inches off sand and within
available at stoplight one mile south of
fire rings only.
Warner Ave. across from the Bolsa Chica
Glass Glass containers and alcoholic
Ecological Reserve entrance.
beverages are not permitted on beaches.
Hours Open year-round 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Surfing For swimmer safety, surfing is not
daily; parking lot closes at 9 p.m.
permitted in areas where a blackball flag is
Information 714.846.3460,
on display.
Parks.CA.gov/?page_id=642
Dogs Other than at Dog Beach, dogs are not permitted on the pier, Pier Plaza, or
SUNSET BEACH
other beaches.
Location West of PCH between Warner
RV Camping Only allowed at designated
Ave. and Anderson St.
areas at Bolsa Chica and Huntington City
Hours 6 a.m.–10 p.m. daily
beaches.
Information 714.834.2400,
Tent Camping Local ordinances prohibit
orangecounty.net/html/beaches-sunset.html
overnight tent camping on the beach. Bikes Riding bikes or skateboards is
DOG BEACH
prohibited on the pier.
Location 2100 Pacific Coast Highway
Smoking Prohibited on beaches and pier.
between 21st Street and Seapoint Avenue Information DogBeach.org
then swim parallel to shore until the
BEACH HOURS & INFORMATION
current eases and you can return to the
HUNTINGTON CITY BEACH
beach.
Location 1 Main St. Along PCH between
Swim Near Staffed Lifeguard Towers. Our
Seapoint Ave. and Beach Blvd. Accessible
lifeguards are the best. You’ll be much
to foot traffic, by car, and by public
safer if they know where you are.
transportation.
Stay in Designated Areas. Portions of
Hours 5a.m.–10p.m.; the pier is open
the beach are set aside for swimming or
5 a.m.–Midnight
surfing. Keep a safe distance from jetties
Surfing On crowded summer days, beach
and piers too.
north of the pier may be blackballed–
Do the Stingray Shuffle. Shuffle your feet
check with lifeguards.
to scare away the occasional stingray. Extend a Hand Out in front of you in shallow breaking water when diving, body surfing, or wiping out on a surfboard. Don’t Dig Deep Holes. Deep holes can
HUNTINGTON BEACH PIER 1 Main St. in Huntington City B Open 5 a.m.- Midnight
BEACH FEATURES All beaches have the following features: • Restrooms and wheelchair accessible restrooms • Access ramps and beach wheelchairs for the physically challenged • Beach volleyball courts • Fire rings • Cold water showers • Seasonal food concessions and beach rentals
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ANNUAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS Huntington Beach hosts a number of annual events and festivals throughout the year. From the popular US Open of Surfing at the beach to the BB Jazz Festival in Huntington Central Park, these events are family-friendly affairs where everyone is welcome to attend. Surfing fans flock to the US Open of Surfing each summer, but Surf City USA hosts over 50 surfing competitions each year. On any given weekend, you'll find pop-up tents along the shoreline, a sure sign of a local surfing competition. Each summer, the International
Surfing Museum hosts the Surfin' Sundays Concert Series, which takes place next to the Huntington Beach Pier in Pier Plaza and at the Surfing Museum's parking lot. BB Jazz also holds quarterly jazz concerts at the Huntington Central Library Theater, along with their popular BB Jazz Festival in Central Park each September and a New Year's Eve Celebration at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. Car enthusiasts have a plethora of options, from the Huntington Beachcruiser Meet in downtown Huntington Beach every March to the Concours d'Elegance in
Huntington Central Park each June to the Surf City Garage Car Show each August. Families celebrating our nation's independence will enjoy the 4th of July Celebration, held each summer in downtown Huntington Beach. Featuring the largest parade west of the Mississippi River, fireworks over the Huntington Beach Pier and a three-day festival at Pier Plaza, the city comes alive in red, white and blue. We invite you to browse the listings in our Event Calendar and find the perfect one to round out your dream Southern California beach vacation.
HUNTINGTON BEACH 2014/2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEBRUARY: Surf City USA Marathon – A grueling test of endurance with an oceanfront course and live music. MARCH: Huntington Beachcruiser Meet – An annual event featuring 450 pre-1967 cars, including classic Nomads and woodies. APRIL: Tri the Beach Series: Huntington Beach Triathlon – An ocean swim, bike ride and run along the beach offer a whole new triathlon experience. JUNE: Concours d’Elegance Classic Car & Motorcycle Show – This classic car show pulls out all the stops when it comes to car culture in Surf City USA. JULY: Vans US Open of Surfing – The world’s largest surf contest is a weeklong, multi-division event featuring athletes from 11 countries, along with skateboarding and BMX contests.
JUNE 21: HUNTINGTON BEACH CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SURFING – A surf-centennial is marked with a vintage surfboard contest, the opening of the “Century of Stoke” exhibition and a rededication of the pier that started it all. AUGUST: Ribs, Pigs and Watermelons - Pro BBQ Competition & Beer Festival – Hot BBQ and cold beer on a summer day pretty much says it all. SEPTEMBER: AVP Huntington Beach Championships – The best beach volleyball players in the U.S. battle in one of the AVP’s longest running events. BB JAZZ FESTIVAL – Top jazz and R&B artists perform in the lush green setting of Central Park. SURF CITY DAYS - Celebrate the end of summer with Huntington
Beach locals and watch the world record attempt for most surfers on a single board. OCTOBER: Old World Village Oktoberfest – Family friendly during the day, but adults only at night. The beer garden says Wilkommen (Welcome) from September through October. NOVEMBER: Causelife Turkey Trot – Work off your Thanksgiving meal on this short run with an ocean view. DECEMBER: Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights – Enjoy a colorful show as decorated boats reflect off the harbor. Go to SurfCityUSA.com/Events for dates and more detailed information or check out our Visit Huntington Beach Facebook. All dates and events are subject to change.
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LAST LOOK
A late spring day provides a bit of temptation for surfers and beach lovers. The marine layer of coastal low clouds keeps the beach hidden in the morning fog. Surfers sneak out for a few waves before work. As the clouds burn off, the beach volleyball courts come alive with players digging, setting and spiking. Another beautiful beach day unfurls.
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