Highlighting Huntington Beach's activities
by Lora M. Tucker , Outpost staff
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This calendar, courtesy of the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitor's Bureau, describes events through the remainder of the year.
This is a basic map of the area, highlighting particular points of interest. It is part of the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitor's Bureau's Web site.
Huntington Hotel Information and Huntington Hotel Map
If you don't have a friend in the Huntington Beach area, these summaries give pertinent hotel information.
Beaches
Huntington Beach's coastline spans eight miles, starting with the west-side Bolsa Chica State Beach, followed by Huntington City Beach near the downtown area and Huntington State Beach on the east side. All of the beaches open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.
Huntington Beach Pier
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Located at the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, the pier is the longest concrete municipal pier in California. It was rebuilt and opened July, 1992.
International Surfing Museum
The International Surfing Museum, with its extensive collection of surf memorabilia, explores the history of surfing and its effect on Huntington Beach. The museum is located at 411 Olive Street. It is open Wednesday through Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Another must-see is the Surfing Walk of Fame in front of Jack's Surfboards. Call (714) 960-3483 for information.
Farmer's Market
The Farmer's Market, open on Fridays from 1 p.m. to dusk, offers farm-fresh produce, flowers, arts and crafts. The market is located on Main Street between Walnut and Orange Streets.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Occupying 300 acres of preserved wetlands, this coastal salt marsh is home to a variety of birds and animal species, some of which are on the endangered list. The ecological reserve is free to the public during daylight hours and is located on the Pacific Coast Highway between Golden West and Warner Avenue. For more information, call (714) 846-1114.
Posted April 16,
1999
Copyright 1999 Nevada Outpost
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