Huntington Beach, sometimes called Surf City, is a seaside city in Orange County, in Southern California. The city is famous for its beautiful long beautiful 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.

Huntington truly is the center of the surfing universe. It was here where Duke Kahanamoka introduced the sport from Hawaii, and where you'll find what are reputed to be the best surfing beaches in the state. The U.S. Open of Surfing is held here in October, as is the International Surfing Museum.

Not limited to surfing, Huntington Beach has the largest ratio of park area to person of any city in the United States due to their landuse policies. Huntington Beach residents find plenty of opportunities for sunning, swimming, and volleyball. Also, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve features a 1.5 miles hiking trail through a restored salt marsh.

Like other Southern Californian towns and cities, real estate is the hottest commodity. Many individuals are making the move this region, drawn by the strong economy, perfect weather, and cultural and recreational opportunities. It's not hard to understand why!