07 Nov, 2009
Huntington Beach Centennial Ends with Lake Park Picnic
Posted by: Beach Reporter In: beaches| california
At a Lake Park picnic on Saturday the final candles were blown as Huntington Beach, California rounded out a year of celebrations for its 100 years of existence . Incorporated in 1909 and named after Henry E. Huntington, the city has grown from a beach destination to a beach destination. Not much has changed in 100 years. The wave of oil drills, platforms, jackpumps and oil fields still remain; there’s still beach camping (though you must have an RV now instead of a tent); people still like to fish off the Huntington Beach Pier; apple pie is still one of the most popular desserts and is seen on menus throughout the city; and the city still shines as one of the most popular and beloved beach cities on the California coast.
Throughout the year of 2009 the city toasted its 100 years with events each month. A monthly theme provided the subject matter for entertainment and activities ranging from the launch with a float in the Tournament of Roses - Rose Parade on Jan. 1, to diversity lectures, Surfboards in the Sand photo session, a birthday gala at a local hotel, a Golden Bear reunion concert series, and many other events that commemorated the past, present and future.
Huntington Beach is located in Orange County, California; spans approx. 8.5 miles of coastline in 2009; has a population of around 200,000 people; approx. 15 hotels with several luxury beach resorts; an 1853-foot concrete pier; and is known as a great place to live with over 70 city parks, quality schools, and a high quality of life.
