Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

Downtown Huntington BeacH: SHopping, Fun, FooD Beyond the beach, our downtown is a favorite destination. It is one of the most fun and hip downtowns you will ever encounter. Trendsetting boutiques and eclectic restaurants happily coexist alongside sidewalk diners and funky souvenir shops. Surfing memorabilia is evident amidst all of it. Let us guide you into Main Street from the Pier. tHe waLKing touR Begin at the end of the Pier. After a lovely meal at Ruby’s (see page 56), stroll up the Pier past the bait shop and The Kite Connection. Enter Pier Plaza, where you will see Zack’s, Duke’s and Savannah at the Beach (see page 56). If it is summer, there may be a free concert happening. If it is the weekend, stop to take a look at the Art-a-Faire and the Farmers’ Market. After exploring the Pier areas, cross Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and enter Main Street. To the left is Oceanview Promenade, the retail and office building that is home to Jack’s Surfboards. From there, follow the Surfing Walk of Fame (see page 13) along Main Street. Across Main on the corner of PCH is the Pierside Pavilion. Amongst the many restaurants and retail stores there is Huntington Surf and Sport, home of the Surfers’ Hall of Fame (see page 13). You can’t miss the statue of Duke Kahanamoku out in front. Now you are on your own. Explore the town—shop, snack, enjoy. Stay all day, then eat dinner and hear some music in the evening. main StReet SHopping Beach Island (p. 23)* Great selection of souvenirs and beachwear at great prices. 127 Main Street • 714.374.9428 California Greetings (p. 21)* Souvenir cards, books and official Surf City USA® items, plus home décor, resort wear and more. 301 Main Street, #110 714.960.1688 • www.cagreetings.com Catwalk Men’s and women’s clothing. 119 Main Street • 714.960.3444 Charlie’s on Main Women’s clothing and jewelry. 301 Main Street, Suite 108 714.969.8033 myspace.com/charliesonmain pieR pLaZa The Plaza was built in 1998 and is the grand entry point between the beach and downtown Huntington Beach. It is an outdoor amphitheater with a grassy knoll and cement steps. Seating faces the Pacific Ocean so that the beautiful Pier and waves are within view. Don’t miss the glazed tile, mural wall depicting scenes from Huntington Beach history. It provides a fantastic spot to take a souvenir photo. Free summer concerts are frequent here, and a farmers’ market and arts fair are held on summer weekends. A concert at Pier Plaza Clothes Barn (p. 22)* Women’s clothing. 200 Main Street, #104 • 714.374.1323 Color Me Mine Hand-paint ceramics, glaze and fire. 200 Main Street, #109 • 714.960.3834 www.huntington.colormemine.com weeKLY eVentS on pieR pLaZa ART-A-FAIRE Held weekends from April to December, features 70 vendors offering handmade arts, crafts and collectibles, including paintings, furniture, jewelry and more. FARMERS’ MARKET Every Friday in summer from noon until dusk. Offers seasonal fresh produce, fresh flowers, bread and nuts. Cult First retail store of this Australian brand surf shop to open in U.S. Features men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, surfboards, wetsuits, hats, shirts and shoes. 328 Main Street • 714.960.5500 www.cultindustries.com Dwight’s Surf City Gifts (p. 22)* On the beach one block south of the Pier. Souvenirs, seashells, T-shirts, classic candy and beach supplies. 201 Pacific Coast Highway • 714.374.3482 SuRF citY nigHtS This special street fair takes place along a closed-off section of Main Street every Tuesday night between 5 and 9 p.m. Bring friends and family for an evening stroll and a taste of local restaurants. Featured will be a farmers’ market, bounce house, street performers (musical and non-musical acts), sidewalk sales and specials from local restaurants. Along Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenue in downtown Huntington Beach. 714.536.5542 Electric Chair Street-wear gothic and classic punk clothing. 410 Main Street • 714.536.0784 www.electricchair.com 5th Street Surf Shop New and pre-owned surfboards. Wetsuits, surfing accessories. 217 5th Street • 714.969.8930 www.5thstreetsurf.com new in 2008! tHe StRanD Downtown Huntington Beach is adding new shopping and dining options near the Pier. Four new buildings will create a pedestrian atmosphere and gathering spot, and offer new retail and office space. The plan also includes the Shorebreak Hotel and 470 subterranean parking spaces. Slated to open in 2008. 100 Block of 5th Street • 323.860.4900 • www.cimgroup.com Huntington Surf and Sport (HSS) (p. 21)* Complete line of surf-inspired clothing. Surfboards, skateboards, body boards, skim boards, accessories. 300 Pacific Coast Highway 126 Main Street • 3801 Warner Avenue 714.841.4000 • www.hsssurf.com * Indicates advertiser. See page for more information. www.surfcityusa.com I 2008 19 http://www.cagreetings.com http://myspace.com/charliesonmain http://www.huntington.colormemine.com http://www.cultindustries.com http://www.electricchair.com http://www.5thstreetsurf.com http://www.hsssurf.com http://www.cimgroup.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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