Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

Letter From Dean Torrence/What’s New 2 WELCOME 4 THE BEACH 6 Huntington City Beach 8 Huntington Pier 9 Bolsa Chica State Beach 10 Huntington State Beach 11 SURFING 12 Surfing Walk of Fame 13 Surfers’ Hall of Fame 13 International Surfing Museum 13 BEACH ACTIVITIES 16 DOWNTOWN HUNTINGTON BEACH 18 HUNTINGTON HARBOUR 24 NATURE 26 Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve 26 Huntington Beach Wetlands 27 Shipley Nature Center 27 Huntington Beach City Parks 27 ARTS & CULTURE 30 Huntington Beach Central Library 30 Huntington Beach Art Center 30 Golden West College 30 FAMILY REUNIONS 32 ATTRACTIONS 34 ROMANTIC GETAWAYS 36 HISTORY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH 38 Newland House Museum 39 DAY TRIPS 40 GOLF 43 SPORTS & RECREATION 44 Huntington Central Park 44 PROFESSIONAL SPORTS 47 LODGING DIRECTORY 48 DINING & NIGHTLIFE DIRECTORY 54 DESTINATION SHOPPING 70 GARDENS 72 SPAS 73 PLANNING YOUR TRIP 74 2008 Calendar of Events 75 VISITOR TRAVEL TIPS 76 MAPS 78 HUNTINGTON BEACH CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU 80 contents Editor PublishEr Mary Ann Knox Art dirEctor R. Craig Bednar grouP PublishEr Published by Tiger Oak Publications, Inc. 900 South Third Street Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau 301 Main Street, Suite 208, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5171 714.969.3492 • 800.729.6232 • www.surfcityusa.com SURF CITY USA® is a registered mark of the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. David Simpson covEr dEsign Jim Bergeson AdvErtising dirEctor Marie Walter ProjEct dirEctor John Sullivan chiEf finAnciAl officEr Marylou Hay Production MAnAgEr Marcel Gyswyt EditoriAl dirEctor Minneapolis, MN 55415 612.548.3180 Fax: 612.338.0532 Josh Gunderson contributing WritEr Barbara Knox Accounting MAnAgEr Brian Spero contributing PhotogrAPhErs Marilyn Blasus crEdit MAnAgEr Tiger Oak Publications, Inc. publishes the Huntington Beach Visitor Guide in conjunction with the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau (HBCVB). All activities, dates, locations, programs, fees and times listed in this guide are correct as of January 1, 2008, but are subject to change without notice. The HBCVB and Tiger Oak Publications have made every effort to maintain the accuracy of information presented in the guide, but assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. © Copyright 2008 Mike Morse Photography Megan Sweeney Lauren Hillary Photography John Watkins Photography April McCauley Account ExEcutivE Eric Moore Ad trAffic coordinAtor Laurie Wood www.surfcityusa.com I 2008 1 http://www.surfcityusa.com http://www.surfcityusa.com http://www.surfcityusa.com

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Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008 Contents Letter from Dean Torrence/What's New Welcome The Beach Surfing Beach Activities Downtown Huntington Beach Huntington Harbour Nature Arts & Culture Family Reunions Attractions Romantic Getaways History of Huntington Beach Day Trips Golf Sports & Recreation Professional Sports Lodging Directory Dining & Nightlife Directory Destination Shopping Gardens Spas Planning Your Trip Visitor Travel Tips Maps Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau

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