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History of Huntington Beach, California, USA
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About Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, Orange, California, USA
The main thoroughfare of Huntington Beach, Beach Boulevard, was originally a cattle route for the main industry of the Rancho. Since its time as a parcel of the enormous Spanish land grant, Huntington Beach has undergone many incarnations. One time it was known as Shell Beach, the town of Smeltzer, and then Gospel Swamp for the revival meetings that were held in the marshland where the community college Golden West College can currently be found. Later it became known as Fairview and then Pacific City, as it developed into a tourist destination. In order to secure access to the Pacific Electric Red Car lines[14] that used to criss-cross Los Angeles and ended in Long Beach, Pacific City ceded enormous power to railroad magnate Henry E. Huntington, and thus became a city whose name has been written into corporate sponsorship, and like much of the history of Southern California, boosterism...
The main thoroughfare of Huntington Beach, Beach Boulevard, was originally a cattle route for the main industry of the Rancho. Since its time as a parcel of the enormous Spanish land grant, Huntington Beach has undergone many incarnations. One time it was known as Shell Beach, the town of Smeltzer, and then Gospel Swamp for the revival meetings that were held in the marshland where the community college Golden West College can currently be found. Later it became known as Fairview and then Pacific City, as it developed into a tourist destination. In order to secure access to the Pacific Electric Red Car lines[14] that used to criss-cross Los Angeles and ended in Long Beach, Pacific City ceded enormous power to railroad magnate Henry E. Huntington, and thus became a city whose name has been written into corporate sponsorship, and like much of the history of Southern California, boosterism...
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VINTAGE HUNTINGTON BEACH
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"The Inn was built on the north corner of Ocean Ave (PCH) and 8th St. in 1903. It got a new lease on life in the 1950s as an Elk's Club, but was demolished in 1969. Today, a motel (also called the Huntington Inn) can be found on this site."
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Huntington Inn
"The Inn was built on the north corner of Ocean Ave (PCH) and 8th St. in 1903. It got a new lease on life in the 1950s as an Elk's Club, but was demolished in 1969. Today, a motel (also called the Huntington Inn) can be found on this site."
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"The Inn was built on the north corner of Ocean Ave (PCH) and 8th St. in 1903. It got a new lease on life in the 1950s as an Elk's Club, but was demolished in 1969. Today, a motel (also called the Huntington Inn) can be found on this site."
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LOCAL HISTORY
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The Huntington Beach pier was built in 1904 and was originally a 1,000 foot-long timber structure.
The city's first high school, Huntington Beach High School, located on Main Street, was built in 1906.
Huntington Beach was incorporated on February 17, 1909
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Huntington Beach:
Huntington Beach Pier: This iconic pier is the heart of Huntington Beach. Take a leisurely stroll, watch the surfers, or grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants along the pier.
Huntington Beach State Beach: Miles of pristine shoreline make this a paradise for sunbathers and surfers alike. You can also rent beach equipment or take a surf lesson if you're a novice.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve: If you're into bird-watching or just want to enjoy some nature, this is the place to go. It's home to a variety of wildlife and has hiking trails for exploration.
Surf City USA: Huntington Beach is world-renowned for its surfing culture. Even if you're not a surfer, you can watch the pros or take a lesson at one of the surf schools.
Huntington Central Park: This expansive park features playgrounds, picnic areas, a lake with paddle boats, and the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. It's great for a day outdoors.
Pacific City: A shopping, dining, and entertainment...
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Huntington Beach State Beach: Miles of pristine shoreline make this a paradise for sunbathers and surfers alike. You can also rent beach equipment or take a surf lesson if you're a novice.
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve: If you're into bird-watching or just want to enjoy some nature, this is the place to go. It's home to a variety of wildlife and has hiking trails for exploration.
Surf City USA: Huntington Beach is world-renowned for its surfing culture. Even if you're not a surfer, you can watch the pros or take a lesson at one of the surf schools.
Huntington Central Park: This expansive park features playgrounds, picnic areas, a lake with paddle boats, and the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. It's great for a day outdoors.
Pacific City: A shopping, dining, and entertainment...
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