Huntington Beach Visitors Guide 2008

Arts And Culture H Huntington Beach Central Library & Cultural Center Huntington Beach and the surrounding Orange County area offer many ways to experience the arts––ballet, theater, concerts and museums. Whether you build an entire vacation around these activities, or fill an evening or afternoon with a visit to one of the many venues, you will be pleased at the quality and breadth of the offerings in this area. Huntington Beach Central Library Theater is home to The Huntington Beach Playhouse. HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTER This architectural landmark sits in a 354-acre park, and houses a world-class children’s library, gift shop and children’s theater. This multi-media resource center offers children’s programs, a genealogy bookstore and art exhibits. The cultural center houses a large genealogical collection and space for meetings, videoconferences, theatrical productions, concerts, ballets, exercise classes, banquets, weddings and receptions. Open daily. 7111 Talbert Avenue at Golden West Street • 714.842.4481 • www.hbpl.org HUNTINGTON BEACH ART CENTER (p. 52)* The renowned art center features exhibitions in contemporary art, classes, art camps, jazz concerts and lectures. Galleries showcase artists with regional and national reputations, along with works of local artists. Group tours available. Open Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. 538 Main Street 714.374.1650 • http://hbarts.tripod.com TABBY STORYTIME THEATER The Tabby Storytime Theater, located next to the Children’s Library, features weekly story hours. Children enter through a small door. Various activities are offered throughout the week. Free Internet access for children. 7111 Talbert Avenue 714.960.8839 • www.hbpl.org THE HUNTINGTON BEACH PLAYHOUSE Located in the Central Library, The Playhouse is a 45-year old nonprofit, self-supported community theater. This troupe stages comedy, drama and musical productions in the intimate 319-seat theater. Performances Thursdays to Sundays. 7111 Talbert Avenue 714.375.0696 • www.hbph.com GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE Thanks to a strong performing arts program, this college features students and faculty in productions by the Ballet Repertory Theatre, Student Theater Ensemble and International Symphonic Band. Performances are scheduled throughout the year. 15744 Golden West Street 714.895.8150 • www.gwctheater.com NEARBY REGIONAL CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS AttrAction locAtion FeAtures mUSEUmS BOwERS KIdSEUm 2002 North Main Street; Santa Ana 714.480.1520 • www.bowers.org/kidseum/kidseum.asp BOwERS mUSEUm Of CULTURAL ART 2002 North Main Street; Santa Ana 714.567.3600 • www.bowers.org dISCOvERY SCIENCE CENTER 2500 North Main Street; Santa Ana 714.542.2823 • www.discoverycube.org Santa Ana 18 miles Santa Ana 18 miles Santa Ana 18 miles A fun, educational, and culturally rich environment where imagination and creativity are not only encouraged but nurtured. Closed Monday. Admission fee. Fine art of indigenous peoples from the Americas, Pacific Rim and Africa. International partner with Palace Museum in Beijing, the British Museum in London and others. Tours available. Closed Monday. Admission fee. Hands-on science in themed areas: techno arts, air and space perception, earthquakes, digital lab, dinosaurs and more. Open daily. Admission fee. 30 2008 I SURF CITY USA® * Indicates advertiser. See page for more information. http://hbarts.tripod.com http://www.hbpl.org http://www.hbpl.org http://www.hbph.com http://www.gwctheater.com http://www.bowers.org/kidseum/kidseum.asp http://www.bowers.org http://www.discoverycube.org

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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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