Gavin Newsom ordered all Orange County beaches to close, the Huntington Beach City Council voted Thursday evening to challenge the directive.
Encompassing 3.5 miles from Beach Boulevard to the west city limits, the City boasts one of the world's finest beaches. While Newport Beach did not take any action Thursday night, Councilman Kevin Muldoon suggested that the city follow Huntington Beach and sue the state, claiming that Orange County had “flattened the curve.” coronavirus hospitalizations in Orange County have been steadily increasing over the last month, leading to questions over whether or not the county has “flattened the curve.”“I would like to call for a special council meeting,” Muldoon said. Both cities also expressed confusion over the governor’s order and what it would require from them. The 121 acre state beach is a popular destination for water enthusiasts of all ages and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors year round. The Santa Cruz surfing community, as expected, expressed mixed reactions to Huntington Beach’s new official nickname.
Huntington Surf and Sport employee Matt McCance added, “We have National Championships — what do they have?
“The images we saw … were disturbing.” Newport Beach officials insist that the photos were misleading and that city officials were enforcing social distancing on the beach.Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis and Fire Chief Jeff Boyles said a majority of the beach goers they observed on April 24, 25 and 26 were spread apart.
Popularly known as "Surf City," Huntington Beach is home to the world famous municipal pier, and is a west coast surf mecca for more than 8-million annual visitors. If it’s a good day and you’re getting good rides, then you’re in surf city… After Huntington Beach announced they would be suing the state, Wagner said he thought this may be the first of many lawsuits in a text to Voice of OC. Huntington Beach is doing everything it can to be For more information, call 714-536-1454 or visit the We use cookies to improve our site and your experience. Hours & Parking: Open from 6 am to 10 pm, Huntington State Beach provides ample parking lot space for $15 per day for standard rides and $30 per day for oversize vehicles, with no in/out privileges.Gates close at 9 pm. “I continue to believe that the county has no legal standing to sue the state but I know lawsuits from individuals and businesses in Orange County are coming,” Wagner said. “This has been ‘Surf City’ forever.
Hours: 5AM-10PM. Earlier today, County of Orange officials downplayed any legal action, with Supervisor Don Wagner stating that he preferred to work with the state through negotiation rather than litigation. Maybe it’s Surf City in the water and by the pier, but once you leave the water, go downtown — no way.” – Andy Quijano, Newport Beach resident surferSubscribe to SURFER’s Newsletter to receive stories like this straight to your inbox.Thank you for signing up. Learn about their history from an insightful guide, stop by sites like Dana Point Harbor for memorable photos, and enjoy complimentary water and snacks. The 121 acre state beach is a popular destination for water enthusiasts of all ages and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors year round. The maximum trailer, camper, and motorhome length is 40 feet. The Huntington Beach City Council voted 5-2 to file a lawsuit against the State of California, with Councilmembers Barbara Delgleize and Kim Carr opposing the move. Traveling to Huntington Beach? Gavin Newsom's order to close Orange County beaches.
The beachfront includes food, rental concessions, restrooms, outside cold showers, volleyball, fire rings (Beach Boulevard to Huntington Street), and a 2,400 space beach parking lot plus additional parking on Pacific Coast Highway and adjacent streets.