Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

CRUISES SUNSET GONDOLA Enjoy romantic gondola rides through the canals of Huntington Harbour. Bring food and the beverage of your choice, they will provide cups and ice. Your gondolier will sing for you and take a complimentary souvenir photo. Open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight for up to 8 or 10 persons. Reservations advised. Standard one-hour cruise, $80. Kiosk at Peter’s Landing Marina 562.592.3295 www.sunsetgondola.com H PORT MARINAS Huntington Harbour is another one of many unexpected surprises found in Surf City USA®. Tucked away off Pacific Coast Highway, this canal-laden enclave is reminiscent of Venice, Italy, only on a smaller, less-congested scale. The best way to enjoy its beauty is aboard a boat. Situated in the city’s northwest corner, Huntington Harbour encompasses five man-made islands connected by a network of navigable channels and the surrounding land. The waterways are lined with contemporary multi-million-dollar homes, private docks and luxury yachts. The harbour is alive with activity on a daily basis. The marina provides a pleasant waterfront backdrop, capturing the feeling of a seaside resort with quaint restaurants, boutiques and boat slips. You can rent boats here, dock your own boat, enjoy several parks or take a romantic gondola cruise. Huntington Harbour is a secluded pleasure craft port only 15 minutes from the open water of the Pacific Ocean, between Long Beach and Newport Beach harbors. It connects with Anaheim Bay via a waterway that passes under a bridge on Pacific Coast Highway, past the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station and Anaheim Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It is the closest mainland stopover point — only 24 nautical miles — to Catalina Island. CRUISE OF LIGHTS® The annual narrated evening holiday voyages in December showcase the area with its festive decorations and elaborate lights. In its 45th year, it raises money for music programs in Orange County schools. Nightly 45-minute cruises begin in mid-December. Boats accommodate 100 people. Ticket information: 714.840.7542 Ticket office at Huntington Harbour Mall www.cruiseoflights.org BOATING/BOAT RENTALS Kayak enthusiasts appreciate Huntington Harbour for its serenity, abundant wildlife and calm waters. PETER’S LANDING MARINA Located at the Harbour entrance and just off Pacific Coast Highway, with guest slips and services for recreational boaters. Complimentary two-hour guest slips offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Three restaurants. 16400 Pacific Coast Highway 714.840.1387 • www.peterslandingmarina.com FISHING EXCURSIONS You can fish from the Pier, in the surf, on a charter or in one of the many tournaments held here each year. Surf fishers catch corbina, croaker, guitarfish, perch, sand sharks and sargo within 30 feet of shore. Deep-sea fishing excursions are offered at Peter’s Landing Marina. PARKS IN THE HARBOUR LES PRINCE PARK Located on Trinidad Island. It includes a greenbelt, a bench to sit and watch boats go by on the bay and a cement walkway perfect for a stroll. Venture Drive at Typhoon Lane. SUNSET RENTALS Kayak rentals. 16862 Pacific Coast Highway 562.592.5537 SUNSET AQUATIC MARINA Close to the Anaheim Bay entrance, this marina includes a public launch ramp, covered picnic patios, barbecues and restrooms. Great place to watch the sunset. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Harbor Patrol office is located here with Harbor Patrol on site 24 hours a day. Free bilge pad exchange program. Shipyard next door offers lifts and repairs. 2901-A Edinger Avenue 562.592.2833 • www.ocparks.com OEX SUNSET BEACH Single and tandem kayak rentals. 16910 Pacific Coast Highway 562.592.0800 • www.oexsunsetbeach.com DUFFY ELECTRIC BOAT COMPANY Rent an 18- or 21-foot electric boat for $75 or $95 per hour. They accommodate 8 to 12 passengers and come equipped with a CD player and ice. Reservations recommended. 16732 Pacific Coast Highway 562.592.3028 • www.duffyboats.com RONNIE KOVACH’S FISHING EXPEDITIONS Overnight charters for 30 people from March to October. Fishing school and guides teach expert tips and techniques. Organizes spring and fall surf-fishing tournaments. 714.375.9888 www.fishingexpeditions.com EUGENE B. FRENCH PARK Located on Trinidad Island. It includes a fenced lawn, playground, small beach, benches and restroom facilities. Trinidad Lane between Edinger and Aquarius. EARL D. PERCY MARINE PARK It features a paved parking lot and public dock. Warner Avenue near Pacific Coast Highway. www.surfcityusa.com I 2008 25 PHOTO: LAuREN HILLARY PHOTOGRAPHY http://www.sunsetgondola.com http://www.cruiseoflights.org http://www.peterslandingmarina.com http://www.oexsunsetbeach.com http://www.fishingexpeditions.com http://www.ocparks.com http://www.duffyboats.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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