1. When you’re in Huntington Beach, sunglasses are part of the uniform.

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2. The sun is inescapable, whether you’re a tourist…

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Bolsa Chica State Beach

3. . . . or a local.

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4. And humans aren’t the only ones who love that Vitamin D.

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5. It’s heaven for the residents of the flighty variety…

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6. … and the exotic.

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7. Of course, seagulls will show up on the beach no matter what.

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Huntington Beach

8. And similarly, so will the surfers.

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US Open of Surfing

9. And a lot of these guys are professionals, so don’t be intimidated.

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10. And don’t feel bad if you don’t get the hang of it right away.

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11. Take shelter under the pier…

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Huntington Beach Pier

12. … or admire it from afar.

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13. And don’t worry, there’s always someone watching over you in this town.

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14. Sometimes it’s man’s best friend.

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15. When the people do leave the beach, they do it in style…

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16. . . . and always want to come right back.

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17. And when they aren’t on the beach, they’re always celebrating something.

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Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade

18. They take the sun seriously, even when it ditches them. . .

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19. … and wait patiently every night for it to return.

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20. They can’t ever resist one last wave…

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21. … or one last backflip. . .

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22. … and always get one last look at the ocean. . .

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23. . . . okay, maybe just one more…

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24. . . .before finally turning away.

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25. Sometimes they’ll head towards the nightlife.

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Corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Main St.

26. Or a yummy meal (caught from the water, naturally).

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Sakurai Japanese Grill

27. People in Huntington Beach choose the road less traveled…

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28. … but always appreciate coming home.

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29. I mean, why would they ever want to leave this city?

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Huntington Beach Central Park

30. After all, they live in a place where the beach is practically their living room.

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