There are many reasons why Huntington Beach is the city with the
Surf City USA™ trademark
. An originator of surf lifestyle, fashion and music, Huntington Beach has captured the imagination of millions who visit annually for our great
Surf City USA weather and waves, wide beaches and diverse attractions. No other place on the planet can provide that special frame of mind that makes visiting or living in Huntington Beach so special.
The Surf City USA lifestyle appeals to everyone who wants to enjoy sun, sand, fun and the forever-young attitude that immortalizes our city. The Surf City USA state of mind is so refreshing, energetic and free-spirited that it fits perfectly with the 8 1/2 miles of white sand beaches and hip beach culture that make this family friendly city a world class beach vacation destination.
Huntington Beach also takes great pride in its surfing roots. As the founding and continuous host of the biggest surfing event of the world—the U.S. Open of Surfing—and to more than 35 other annual competitions, the city has become the epicenter of extreme sports and a place where surfing is an integral part of an endless summer.
Even before the 1963 Jan & Dean song, “Surf City,” captured the image of Huntington Beach as the quintessential beach experience, we were just that. In our vibrant downtown, Jack’s Surfboards and Huntington Surf and Sport are legendary in the youthful surf culture. We’re home to Surfing America, the U.S. Governing Body for amateur and professional surfers, as well as the official home of the USA Surf Team. Surf City USA shores also boast the Surfing Hall of Fame, Walk of Fame and International Surfing Museum.
Recognizing Surf City's
reputation as a trendsetter of popular beach culture, worldwide surf ’n skate retailer Quiksilver makes Huntington Beach its home, as does Surfline, the world's most popular surf report and forecasting service. Numerous smaller surf-related equipment, clothing and accessory manufacturers are located here, too. Even Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean fame resides in Huntington Beach today, appreciative of the
hip charisma and youthful vibe that embraces and continually redefines
Surf City USA culture.
