Jennifer and John Legg
remember the exact moment they decided to make Surf
City, USA their home. 'We were driving down PCH, and
right around 'Dog Beach,' we saw a pod of dolphins
playing in the ocean, very close to shore,' recounted
Jennifer. 'Right then and there, we knew we wanted to
live in Huntington Beach.'
And so, in 1993, that's
exactly what they did ' settling in the heart of the
city, right between Central Park and the Bolsa Chica
wetlands, and bumping the population by three more when
they added sons Jake (11), Joey (8) and 6 year old,
Jimmy to their clan. (Yes, everyone in the family has a
'J' name ' except the pets).
The family enjoys
riding their bikes all over the city, often stopping at
the picnic tables overlooking the spot where they first
fell in love with Huntington Beach, to eat lunch and
play. And, of course, look for dolphins.
On any given day, you
might find the Leggs at the beach, Central Park, the
Central Library or the Ocean View Little League ball
fields ' or enjoying a meal at Super Mex and a movie at
Bella Terra.
But their favorite spot in town might just be their own
neighborhood. 'We wouldn't change where we live,'
Jennifer says about their quiet neighborhood with lots
of children. 'We have the best neighbors!'
John serves the
community as a member of the Huntington Beach Fire
Department and both are active in their church and with
the Ocean View Little League. Love, respect, devotion
and trust, discipline, and the ability to not take
yourself too seriously are key ingredients to keeping
this family a happy one. Mostly, they advocate just
spending time together, and highly recommend a stroll
down the Pier or time at Central Park or the wetlands to
any families visiting Surf City.
And, if you're looking for the Legg family, they may very
well be in their own backyard, enjoying another
beautiful Huntington Beach sunset ' together.