5 April 2008
Huntington Beach California
Posted by tom under: Travel .
Think of a beach and the surfing lifestyle and the sunny climate of Orange County might be what you think of and the city of Huntington Beach California plays a big part in the surfing culture. Its eight miles of beach attract many tourists and the pier, going from Main Street to the Pacific Ocean, is the largest of its kind on the West Coast. The downtown district of cafes, restaurants, surf shops and bars make for a vibrant atmosphere.
The surfing conditions here are generally considered to be amongst the best in the state and Huntington Beach California is the annual host for the World Surfing Championships held each summer. The area is also popular with kiteboarders and the National Paintballing Championships are also held here.
There is an International Surfing Museum which receives many visitors and has helped to put Huntington Beach California on the map. There are displays covering the entire history of the sport and a large collection of surf boards. Information includes facts about pop culture with connections to surfing, such as the music of Jan