THE COMMUNITY

With such diverse sports as surfing, skateboarding, biking, boating, fishing, golf, tennis and beach volleyball, there's never a shortage of recreational opportunities in Huntington Beach, and even after the sun goes down, the local entertainment scene includes casual as well as sophisticated dining, nightlife and theater. One of the highlights of every summer is the annual Independence Day Parade, which is considered the largest event of its kind west of the Mississippi.