Written by Chris MacDonald, HB Ambassador & A Local News Columnist
Huntington Beach, Calif.–On August 3rd, 2009 Johnny Rockets had a special Huntington Beach Chamber Of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to welcome it’s new store at: 120 5th Street (corner of 5th and PCH) At The Strand in Downtown Huntington Beach. The colorful new restaurant, which offers an incredible view of the Pier and is just across the street from the new Shorebreak Hotel, features scrumptious Hamburgers, Chili, French Fries, Onion Rings and the best Milkshakes you’ll encounter. I met Owners Lindsay and Wanda Weaver and wish them much success. It’s exciting to have Johnny Rockets Downtown, with its fun 1950’s atmosphere. My thanks to Linda Martin, Huntington Beach Chamber Of Commerce Vice President of Membership for inviting me to the event. I’d also like to thank Huntington Beach City Treasurer Shari Freidenrich for coming to give the restaurant her support. Johnny Rockets is open Monday Through Sunday from 11:00AM To 11:00PM. If you have questions you can call: (714) 960-9011. Now come and try Johnny Rocket’s, It’s A Blast!
Photos:
1. In Front Lindsay Weaver (Left) Wanda Weaver (Right) Behind Them Chris MacDonald, A Local News Columnist
2. Two Huntington Beach Princess’s Sip Delicious Johnny Rockets Milk Shakes
3. Left To Right: Huntington Beach Chamber Of Commerce Vice President of Membership Linda Martin, Lindsay Weaver Owner Of This Johnny Rockets, Shari Freidenrich Huntington Beach City Treasurer and Wanda Weaver Owner Of This Johnny Rockets.
4. Huntington Beach Chamber Of Commerces Ambassadors welcome Johnny Rockets with the traditional Ribbon Cutting. It was cool.
Note: For those of us who remember (and miss) Burger King restaurant that was located on Pacific Coast Highway near Main Street in Huntington Beach, Johnny Rockets may fill the void. Its prices aren’t the same, nor does it offer the walk up order window, but at least there’s a burger option not requiring you hike out to the HB Pier at Ruby’s. We hope it doesn’t take a “bite” out of Ruby’s successful operations, but we do wish it good luck as the 2nd attempt to offer Johnny Rockets in downtown HB. The first Johnny Rockets opened in Huntington Beach just across the street next to Huntington Surf & Sport some 1o years ago or so (give or take a few), and it only lasted about a year or two. The next Johnny Rockets opened at the re-launch of Huntington Beach mall as Bella Terra, and is located near the Century 20 Theater and courtyard.
About Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach is a California beach city with a population of around 200,000. Known for its miles of beaches, there’s ample parking on most days for beach visits. With four beach hotels lining the oceanfront that you can make reservations for, this Orange County destination is ideal for a weekend getaway to the beach. The nearest airport is Orange County Airport 20 minutes south, and Long Beach Airport and Los Angeles International Airport are both within a 50 minute drive. Disneyland is approx. 45 minutes from the beaches of Huntington Beach. One of the top things to do when visiting Huntington Beach on a getaway vacation is to take a trip to Catalina Island on Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, a mere 10 minutes by car.