Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

BOB BOLEN’S Surf muSEum Bob “The Greek” Bolen, creator of Surfboards by the Greek and inventor of the Turbo Tunnel Fin, sponsors this museum in his realty office. Collector surfboards, photographs, posters and signage. Open 9 to 5 daily. Huntington Beach Realty • 322 Main Street • 714.960.8541 www.surfboardsbythegreek.com INTErNATIONAL SurfING muSEum This non-profit museum celebrates the pioneers, the culture and its evolution. This is the only museum in the world devoted to documenting and preserving the history of international surfing. Exhibits include a surfboard owned by Duke Kahanamoku, the “Father of Surfing,” a Dick Dale guitar, a camera Bruce Brown used to film Endless Summer, historic photos, vintage posters, surf music and much more. Open daily noon to 5 p.m. in summer; in winter, Thursday to Monday noon to 5 p.m. 411 Olive Avenue • 714.960.3483 • www.surfingmuseum.org SurfING WALK Of fAmE Taking its cue from Hollywood, the Surfing Walk of Fame features the names of individual surfers and supporters of the sport embedded in granite stones in the sidewalk. Yearly, an international panel chooses names to be added, and an induction ceremony is held during the US Open of Surfing. The tribute starts at Pacific Coast Highway next to Jack’s Surfboards and trails up Main Street. SurfErS’ HALL Of fAmE Famous surfers’ handprints, footprints and signatures are cast in cement along the sidewalk in front of Huntington Surf and Sport. A yearly induction ceremony is held during the US Open of Surfing. Located at the corner of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, easily identified by the life-size bronze statue of Duke Kahanamoku. THE uS OpEN Of SurfING draws thousands of spectators, television cameras and international surfers every July. The largest and most prestigious professional surfing and lifestyle event in North America brings together top surfers from around the world, action sports superstars of skate, BMX and freestyle motocross, and top musical talent—all combined in a festival atmosphere for a week-long youth cultural experience. www.usopenofsurfing.com THE ASSOCIATION Of SurfING prOfESSIONALS - NOrTH AmErICA also makes its home in Huntington Beach. It is the governing body of professional surfing in the U.S., dedicated to showcasing surfers and sponsoring challenging events, including the World Championship Tour. www.aspnorthamerica.org fuN fACTS ABOuT LOCAL SurfErS LOCAL LEGENDS Hall of Famer and surfing pioneer Corky Carroll was named the “Best Surfer in the World” by Surfer Magazine in 1968. He was the first person to be paid to surf and to receive endorsements. Carroll started surfing while in the first grade; he competed professionally from 1959 until 1972, when he retired at age 24. He won five overall U.S. Championships, three international championships and about 100 other championships. He has maintained a visible presence in Surf City. While locals know Robert August’s warm smile and easy-going demeanor, the world knows him as the young man who followed the sun and surf in the original Endless Summer film. As part of that fame he boasts putting 35,000 miles on a single surfboard. Like most locals, Robert was a top contender in innumerable California contests, including the first Duke Kahanamoku Classic and West Coast Championships. Linda Benson began surfing when she was 11 by grabbing her brother’s board when he wasn’t on it. At the age of 15, Linda became the youngest contestant ever to enter the International Championship at Makaha. She won. Linda went on to win the first U.S. Championship at Huntington Beach in 1959. Winning over 20 first place titles from 1959 to 1969, Linda still found time to act as Annette Funicello’s surfing double in the Beach Party films and as Deborah Walley’s surfing double in Gidget Goes Hawaiian. up AND COmErS Local young surfers Tim Reyes, Brett Simpson and Chris Waring are described as gifted surfers to watch. They have climbed the ranks in world competitions. Junior phenoms include USA Surf Team members Sara Taylor (17) and Andrew Doheny (15). ULTIMATE CHALLENGE STATUE The City Public Art Program began in 1976 with the acquisition of the Ultimate Challenge surfer by artist Edmond Shumpert. It is located at the south end of Huntington City Beach, off PCH at Huntington Street. www.surfcityusa.com I 2008 13 http://www.surfboardsbythegreek.com http://www.surfingmuseum.org http://www.usopenofsurfing.com http://www.aspnorthamerica.org 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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