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HUNTINGTON BEACH, California Population 199,000
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA USAA is
California's surf and beach paradise and a favorite Orange
County city for overnight travel and extended vacations.
While known as a popular tourism destination, Huntington Beach
exceeds expectations in beach experiences with its pleasant
weather and expanses of beige-colored sand overlooking the
ocean and Huntington Beach Pier. Perfect for couples, friends, business meetings, corporate functions
and weddings, the Four Diamond
Hyatt Regency Huntington
Beach Resort and Spa boasts the
largest meeting space on
the coast. That hotel and the Four Diamond
Hilton Waterfront
Beach Resort next door provide the atmosphere discriminating
guests seek. Ballroom and conference facilities offer the
"wow" factor for memorable events such as reward functions
for account executives, courting new clients and saying "I
do." It's common for those attending meetings to bring their
families to enjoy the beach and for those getting married to
invite guests from all over the world to see beautiful
Huntington Beach.
Warm, sunny days with blue skies and golden sunsets over the
Huntington Beach Pier provide romantic settings
overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Those who love sports find
the city one of their favorite places to work out. The 8.5
mile path is suited for jogging, walking and bicycle riding.
Water lovers can swim and surf in the ocean and there are
skate parks nearby and skiing and sailing not far away.
In
Huntington Beach, the Pacific Ocean beckons tourists to play. This safe
city has the longest municipal concrete pier in California,
8.5 miles of sand beaches, mild climate all year long and
some of the best surfing waves in the United States. With
natural beauty reminiscent of the Hawaiian Islands, over 11
million people are drawn each year to this Southern
California location because of its easy, warm feeling and
status as one of America's top ten safe cities.
Huntington Beach is close to airports such as John Wayne
Airport in Santa Ana, Long Beach Airport with Jet Blue and
Los Angeles International Airport. There are approximately
18
hotels and resorts, hundreds of
restaurants and shopping galore. Surf City's options
include indoor and outdoor cafes, unique shops with beach
wear, a weekly outdoor craft and food market held at Pier
Plaza on Fridays and free summer concerts plus swimming, surfing, skating,
bicycling, jogging, volleyball, fishing and bonfires.
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Conveniently located near major attractions, there are
Disneyland, California Adventure and Knotts Berry Farm, all
less than 15 miles away. Within this distance you can also
board a boat to Catalina Island from either Newport or Long
Beach, visit the Aquarium of the Pacific and Queen Mary
Ship, check out one of the world's largest skate parks,
Van's at The Block, where you can shop for cool stuff or
enjoy the upscale Gucci and Godiva at South Coast Plaza.
Attractions still within the 15 mile
range include an actual pyramid which is one of three in the
nation and is located in Long Beach, the Crystal Cathedral
which offers a towering tribute to positive thinking in
Garden Grove, an historic adobe in Costa Mesa, a rambling
Rancho Los Alamitos in Bixby Hills, the ornate Christian
Broadcast Network headquarters in Costa Mesa and one of the
finest libraries in the west, Central Library in Huntington
Beach, which was built by the famous architects Richard and
Dion Neutra.
Summers
in Huntington Beach are the busiest time of year with annual
events that include surfing, skateboard and BMX
competitions, a huge July 4th parade and a unique equestrian
competition on rarely seen grass lawns. Huntington Beach is
made for those who love being outdoors and people come to
experience the waves, ride the skate parks and paths and lay
on the sandy beach. People love to sit along Main Street,
too, and dine on delicious foods while watching the parade
of swim suits, surf boards and traffic pass through a 5
block stretch of shops and outdoor cafes. It's a casual
place where the only suit you'll need is a swim suit or wet
suit. Leave the ties at home, because even the finest
restaurants in town do not require them.
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