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  • DaveRowley
  • By DaveRowley on February 25, 2005
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  • A Statue to
    A Statue to "the Duke"
    by DaveRowley
    This isn't really "off the beaten track", as it is sited right on the cross-roads of the Pacific Coast Highway, and the Pier & Main St.
    As I believe, the original World Surfing Champion "the Duke" first set foot in America at Huntington Beach, and consequently it became the USA home leg to the World Championships.
    His statue stands on an area set out as a Surfers Hall Of Fame, with the famous legends of yesteryear celebrated with stars and handprints.

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  • Updated By DaveRowley on February 25, 2005
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  • The Library at Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach
    The Library at Huntington
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    by DaveRowley
    Boring to some but really useful when travelling..
    Keep in touch to people via the VT site by using the Library facilities...cheap as chips and centrally located..
    Internet access and an information service
    cant find the address at the mo but will update soon

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    You tell me.....
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  • By DaveRowley on February 25, 2005
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  • Daryl Smith Clocktower at Huntington Beach, CA - Huntington Beach
    Daryl Smith Clocktower at
    Huntington Beach, CA
    by DaveRowley
    Smack bang in the middle of Main St opposite the Sugar Shack Cafe and Killarneys is the Daryl Smith Clocktower.
    Its a nice looking building blending in with the surrounding buildings and houses shops etc.
    I'm sorry I don't know anything about Daryl Smith so thought fellow VTers could enlighten me...

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    For those traveling with a...
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  • Avryle
  • By Avryle on September 13, 2002
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  • For those traveling with a dog, there's a dog-beach all the way at the end of Huntington. Follow PCH north and look for people with dogs to indicate area.

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    Check out the bird sanctuary.
  • By ButterflyA on August 25, 2002
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    Central Park
    kenstan
  • By kenstan on July 25, 2008
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  • 18381 Golden West is Central Park a great park to walk around and a small restaurant for breakfast and lunch.This is where you can bring your dog and they have food for dogs too and a place for them or they can lay by your table.After you eat walk around one of the best parks in Huntington Beach.

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    Yes! See wetlands in greater L.A., by way of H.B.
    marinarena
  • Updated By marinarena on August 25, 2006
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  • Bolsa Chica Wetlands

    Just when you think you're in the city, you come upon a huge developing ecosystem of rare plants, birds and wildlife. Huntington Beach is painted not only with the ocean full of surfers and beach enthusiasts. H.B. can claim having wetlands with a lovely diversity of life. Fortunately for nature lovers. the land has not been developed for yet another group of condos and houses to fill the pockets of real estate agents.

    Update (Aug 25, '06)- After over a hundred years, the wetlands have been reunited with the Pacific Ocean. Before, there was a cut-off from drilling. Now, the wetland marshes can enjoy the ebb and flow from freshwater oceanic waters. Expect the wildlife and all of nature to be benefited!

    No personal pics are available for now, but I look forward to revisiting the area again- this time with the camera! Check out website!

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    Walk the Bolsa Chica Wetlands
    fishtaco
  • By fishtaco on June 2, 2005
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  • The Bolsa Chica Wetlands are a great place to take a walk. There is lots of wildlife especially birds. There are always numerous bird lovers there with telescopes and binaculars. The walk can be as far as 4 miles round trip to as little as a mile. Depends on where you want to cutoff at. The trail starts on Warner ave just a few hundred yards from Pacific Coast Highway. Part of the walk is right along PCH with a great view of the ocean.

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    Huntington Beach Off the Beaten Path Tip (Untitled)
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  • By balieyes on August 25, 2002
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    do you imagine to live there daily
    fabrice
  • By fabrice on December 20, 2005
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