Huntington Harbour, Huntington Beach, California

Huntington Harbor

Huntington Harbour is a community in the north end of Huntington Beach in Orange County, California. Huntington Harbour is a residential development of 680 acres (280 ha) consisting of five manmade islands with waterways used for boating.

History

Huntington Harbour from the air

Huntington Harbour was formed in the 1960s at a cost of $200 million.[1] The harbors and peninsulas are located on the former site of the historic Sunset Bay Estuary wetlands. They were destroyed with dredging and filling to develop the land for the new community.[2]

The Huntington Harbour Yacht Club, with membership of about 300 people, was established in 1965. The club offers sailing lessons during the summer for disadvantaged youth.[3]

Arts and culture

During December a boat parade takes place through the waterways. Also during this time tour boats go around the channels viewing the decorated homes as a fundraiser.[4]

Coordinates: 33°43′16″N 118°03′51″W / 33.72111°N 118.06417°W[5]

Economy

Although Huntington Harbour is primarily residential, there is a shopping center on Algonquin Street called the Huntington Harbour Mall. A Trader Joe's grocery store opened there in 2009. There are also two banks, a medical center, several restaurants, and a post office. Rowers, ranging from middle-schoolers to Olympic gold medalists, from the Southern California Scullers Club (SoCal Scullers) train daily on the main channel of Huntington Harbour.

References

  1. ↑ Santiago, Joseph D. (2009). Ebb & Flow: 100 Years of Huntington Beach. Historic Resources Board of Huntington Beach. p. 37.
  2. ↑ Carlberg, David M. (2009). Bolsa Chica: Its History from Prehistoric Times to the Present. Amigos de Bolsa Chica. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-934379-92-9.
  3. ↑ Connelly, Laylan (November 13, 2014). "Yacht Club Celebrates 50 Years". Huntington Beach Wave. p. 11.
  4. ↑ Fliedner, Colleen (December 15, 2006). "Holidays at Huntington Harbour: A two-part Christmas festival". The Orange County Register. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
  5. ↑ "Huntington Harbour". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.

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