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At the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, this retail and office building is the home of "Jack's Surfboards." It totals 42,000 square feet and generates $64,000 in property tax and $45,500 in sales tax each year.

Huntington Beach really is representative of the Orange County lifestyle. It is laid back and stress free. It is one of the California coast's finest communities. It is a city that is over 100 years old and is the headquarters of the state's surf culture. It features acres of pristine nature preserves and more than 8 miles of golden sand beaches. Framed by glistening ocean waves, Surf City USA offers endless beach activities and showcases its dining, nightlife, entertainment and shopping prominently at every turn.

The city's new pier is the longest in California at 1,856 feet. At its base is Pier Plaza, a public space composed of a 230-seat amphitheater, a mural depicting the city's past and stairs to the beach and lawn. The pier cost $12 million while the plaza (and adjacent restaurants) cost $6.6 million.

For those who desire an even greater variety of outdoor activities, Huntington Central Park is the place for long walks, picnic lunches and horseback riding. Kayaks and electric boars canbe rented at Huntington Harbour. Alternatively, visitors may choose to glide through the park's canals aboard an authentic Venetian gondola. For nature lovers and birding enthusiasts, the 1700 Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is a real treasure.