Endless Summer: How Huntington Beach Became ‘Surf City USA’

The heart of Huntington Beach resides in the ocean — or, rather, its waves. The ever-present pods of wetsuit-clad adventurers bob on the water’s surface, waiting to take on the tide, glide along the breakers and master the way of the waves. California has always been the epicenter of beach culture, but in Surf City USA, it’s more than just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. In fact, the aquatic pastime is so omnipresent that Huntington Beach claimed rights to the coveted moniker “Surf City USA” after the seaside destination in Ocean Country won a 2008 legal battle against Santa Cruz… Read Full Article