Welcome to Huntington Beach, California, aka 'Surf City'
The dynamic coastal
City of Huntington Beach, with its sunny Mediterranean climate and idyllic setting,
is home to more than 195,000 residents. Internationally known as Surf City, Huntington
Beach boasts eight miles of scenic, accessible beachfront, the largest stretch
of uninterrupted beachfront on the West Coast. Tourism remains a vital part of
the economy, as over 11 million visitors flock to the city during the summer,
on weekends and for special events.
Our
parks and recreation features one of the largest recreational
piers in the world, public parks, riding stables and equestrian
trails, a marina, and a wildlife preserve, and an eight-mile
biking, inline skating, jogging, and walking trail along
the ocean. The crown jewel of the recreation system is
the wide expanse of beautiful and spacious beaches, where
large crowds gather to watch professional sporting events
as the U.S. Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball
and Van's World Championship of Skateboarding.
The Huntington Beach Art Center and the Huntington Beach
Playhouse provide a wide variety of fine arts, and the
excellent library system and numerous museums provide
a strong cultural foundation.
The
city is located 40 miles south of Los Angeles and provides
easy access to Long Beach and all of Orange county.