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Explore the History of Surfing in Huntington Beach

May 20, 2015

Take a trip back in time and tour the 101-year history of surfing at the Huntington Beach Pier. Highlights include photos of George Freeth, the first person to ever surf at the pier, Kelly Slater as he was given the key to the City of Huntington Beach, and Gordie Duane working in the first Huntington Beach surf shop.