Huntington Beach, CA
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About Huntington Beach
- • Actor Tito Ortiz, a UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, hails from Huntington Beach.
- • The Duke's Huntington Beach, a legendary surfing institution, originated here.
- • Oil discovery in the 1920s spurred Huntington Beach's rapid development.
- • A concrete ship, the S.S. Dominator, ran aground off the coast in 1926.
- • The 1988 Pier fire caused significant damage, changing the town's landscape.
- • Named for Henry Huntington, it was incorporated in 1909, marking its official founding.
- • With over 198,000 residents, it's the most populous beach city in Orange County.
- • At 40 feet above sea level, its elevation keeps it relatively safe from rising tides.
- • Tourism and hospitality are major economic drivers in Huntington Beach.
- • The vibe is carefree, sunny, and perpetually stoked on the next wave.
- • The Los Angeles Angels, a Major League Baseball team, play nearby in Anaheim.
- • Huntington Beach hosts the US Open of Surfing, a major international competition.