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Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in southern California. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 189,594. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, by Seal Beach on the north, by Costa Mesa on the south, by Westminster on the northeast, and by Fountain Valley on the east.

It is known for its long 14 km (8.5 miles) beach, mild climate, and excellent surfing. The waves are a unique natural effect caused by edge-diffraction of ocean swells by the island of Catalina, and waves from distant hurricanes. Because of the curve of the coastline at Huntington Beach, the local beach actually faces southwest. In summer, the southwest-facing beach often has very strong surf from hurricanes off the Mexican coast.

Tourism
The city has the largest public pier on the west coast.

The city also has the oldest Independence Day parade in the Western United States. This is televised locally on the public access cable channel.

The downtown district includes an active art center, a colorful shopping district, youth hostel, and the International Surfing Museum. This district was also once the home of the famous restaurant and music club "The Golden Bear." In the late '60s and '70s it hosted many famous bands and acts.

The beaches and surfing. Major surf competitions are held here each year.
The pier that goes from Main Street into the Pacific Ocean. At the end of the pier is a restaurant called Ruby's.

Downtown, including many local surf shops, cafés, restaurants and bars.
The Surfing Museum in downtown Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach is also the home of Golden West College, which offers two-year associates of arts degrees, and transfer programs to state universities.

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