There’s nothing quite like the 4th of July in Huntington Beach aka Surf City USA. Huntington Beach offers a plethora of exciting events and activities to make your Independence Day truly memorable. From early morning pancake breakfasts to spectacular fireworks over the ocean, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into the exciting lineup of events…
It was one of the best weekends in Huntington Beach, from September 30 to October 2, 2022, Surf City was treated to world-class aviation, stunning aerobatics, and engaging exhibits, with the return of the Pacific Airshow! The U.S. AirForce Thunderbirds headlined the show. Here are some of the other performers: U.S. Air Force T6-A 4-Ship,…
Surf City Independence Day Traditions Return! Now a world-class destination, the City of Huntington Beach held its very first 4th of July Celebration 118 years ago. It’s with great pride that SoCal’s Surf City residents come together and welcome visitors from all over for a weekend of seaside, family-friendly fun. “We look forward to a…
Prjkt Group’s Newest beachfront concession in partnership with California State Parks features Insta-Worthy backdrops, pizza, and roller skates PHOTOS BY JOE KATCHKA From the incredible team led by Alicia Cox that brought us Sealegs on the Beach and Huntington Beach House comes yet another incredible concession-stand makeover, this time at Huntington State Beach on PCH…
I see a lot more families these days out on the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve trails, and it reminds me of how my family started our involvement with this special place. I can’t believe it was almost twelve years ago. My son was 8, and a new school friend asked him to come out with…
I woke up on the morning of December 24, 2020 to an unusual sound. Normally I arouse from sleep to the sound of the water fountain spilling its rhythmic contents over the ornate sculpture that resides outside my bedroom window. But on this day, the sound of individual drops of heavy rain pitter-pattering on the…
This year has been wonderful in many ways. Yes, you read that right. I could sit here and list all of the ways in which 2020 has kicked us all in the teeth and been a year of struggles, but as I reflect on this year, I find there have been many positives to come…
Huntington Beach has been the site of many protests over the years. Surf City-based professional photographer Mandy Rosen has attended and covered many-a-protests. Here she shares her stunning photographs and personal insights on the Black Lives Matter movement. Since the death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests have been consistently attracting large…
The summer of 2020 in Huntington Beach has been like no other summer in the eleven years I have lived here. It’s like no other summer I have ever experienced and I’m sure I’m not the first person to say that.
In honor of 2020 World Photography Day*, we are happy to share with you a video of our First Ever Virtual Photo Exhibit. These talented local Huntington Beach photographers, Jay Claus, Betty Bennett, and Gus Martinez are familiar names to anyone on Instagram. Their photographs capture the beauty and the magic not only of Surf…
According to Taste of HB chairman Dan Page, this year, the 2019 Taste of Huntington Beach event on Sunday, April 28th, exceeded all previous records for attendance and numbers of restaurants, wineries, and breweries exhibiting. An estimated 2000 people enjoyed food and drink samples from 50 restaurants, 22 wineries, and 17 breweries! The annual…
He’s the voice over you’re most likely to hear emceeing a local surf or skate contest or hosting “Surf City’s Got Talent” in downtown Huntington Beach. Meet Kevin Ashford, the man, the myth, the legend – the dude behind HB Cult Magazine and other fun projects and events around the city. Get to know Kevin…
Vans US Open of Surfing presented by Swatch Comes to a Close Following Nine Days of Competition Celebrating the World’s Best Action Sports Talent in Surfing, Skateboarding, and BMX Orange County, Calif. Natives Courtney Conlogue and Kanoa Igarashi Claim Dramatic Wins in Surfing; Dennis Enarson Garners Back-to-Back Vans BMX Pro Cup Huntington Beach Victory; Nikita…
If you are on Instagram and love seeing photographs of local surfers, then you’ve probably seen and admired the work of @bajabilly. Bill “Baja” Wallace works for the Huntington Beach Public Works Department and is a photo hobbyist. “I shoot with a Nikon D3400 without a tripod so I can be mobile,” said Bill. He…
“McKenna Subaru Loves Dogs & Proves It by Sponsoring 9th Annual Event” The world’s best-surfing dogs will once again gather in Huntington Beach for the 9th Annual McKenna Subaru Surf City Surf Dog competition on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Huntington Dog Beach. More than 70 pawticipants and international surFURs will be competing for barking…
The first Surf City Social of the year was successfully held on February 8, 2017 at Zero Zero Pizzeria in Downtown Huntington Beach. Part social club, part business mixer, #SurfCitySocial is part of Surf City Family’s new advertising program. The event gathered the movers and shakers of Huntington Beach including business owners, bloggers, and local…
Joe Katchka has the ability to immortalize beauty on a still image. Sure there are beautiful images of a Huntington Beach sunset or an epic wave, and then you have #katchmoments,as Joe likes to call them. When asked about why he chooses to photograph nature and such, he replied: “First, it’s a gift from God…
Tony J. Matos is a professional photographer, who moved from Massachusetts to Huntington Beach a little over a year ago. You may have seen his rainbow palm tree photo featured in WiseFool’s Summer Wearable Art Collection. Tony has a distinct style that takes photography to another level. His images are artistic with a dreamy feel….
A bonfire on the beach is always magical. There’s the warmth of the fire on a chill night and the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. We always try to take out-of-town guests to the beach for a quintessential Huntington Beach bonfire at sunset. But I’m not really good at building bonfires, so it…
I remember the first time I saw the ocean. It was right here in Huntington Beach, I was five years old, my recently widowed mother had driven our family across the desert from Idaho to California in our un-air conditioned Chevy Malibu to take us to the beach. I remember the way the water just…
I grew up in the Inland Empire area, so a beach day was not a normal part of my life. If we did go to the beach, it was for the entire day. And I wasn’t allowed to go into the water past my knees, ever! Needless to say, it was truly a gift to…
On the corner of Beach Boulevard and Adams Ave., next to Mother’s Market, sits The Newland House Museum. It is the oldest residence built in the City of Huntington Beach. The original Newland Ranch extended from Beach Boulevard to Magnolia Street and from Yorktown Avenue South to Atlanta Avenue for a total of 500+ acres….
Surf City Family is honored to welcome our Guest Editors for the first quarter of the year. Meet fellow Huntington Beach residents, Parker and Jennifer Jacobs! Get to know this beautiful and talented blended family of eight over the next few months as they help us create and curate content just for you! How long…
Huntington Beach Gears Up for Surf City Dreamin’ 117th Annual Independence Day Celebration from July 2-4. The Celebration will Feature Neighborhood Car Parades, Fireworks Over the Ocean, Virtual and In-Person 5K Run, Pier Plaza Festival, and Home/Business Decorating Contests Parade Float in the 2019 Huntington Beach Independence Day Parade 117 years ago, the City of…
