We spent the weekend of the 4th up at Huntington Beach (a.k.a. Surf City USA) It's about an hour North of us and Mark has a good friend there (Dave) who invited us up to to his condo (on the beach!) for the weekend. Huntington goes ALL out for the 4th. They start out the morning w/ a huge parade, they even shut down PCH for the event! Houses are all decorated out, people lining the streets early with their chairs - very Americana - with a SoCal twist!
I loved this pony picture, her "nails" are coordinating - and she's smiling!
When the parade is over, the hundreds - thousands! - hit the streets, the pier and the beach! Bikes are the ONLY way to get around!
If you watch Entourage (awesome show!) you'll appreciate this car! Super clean '63 Lincoln Continental convertible, with suicide doors!
It was a gorgeous day at the beach - a view from Huntington Pier (you can see Dave's condo!)
BBQs and parties going on all day... that night, we were treated to a most amazing fireworks show off the pier. What a great way to celebrate the 4th!
Saturday morning, we had breakfast at Rudy's... when your in HB for breakfast, they serve up the BEST cinnamon bun french toast! Yeah, it's that good!
Had a great weekend! - Thanks Dave and Rose for the hospitality! I think today, we'll relax at home by the pool (i.e., take nap!) and recover from the "fun" and the "sun"! Happy 4th everyone!!
3 comments:
SO excited to see you blogging again! What gorgeous beaches, So very jealous!!!! Are you inspired for some beautiful tropical colorful cakes yet? Also very glad you guys are settled in, and enjoying the surroundings...its paradise!
It just looks like you are on an *extended* vacation. :-) Like Treva, I'm so happy to see you blogging again. If you don't pick up the decorating bag anytime soon, you'll just have to keep blogging on the gret sights around your new home. ;-)
I can do that!
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