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Olson-Grande
Family Story
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Krystin Olson-Grande
Robbie (16), Kaura (13), Austin (12)
General Motors, once a large employer in the area,
brought Krystin Olson's father to Huntington Beach.
Krystin grew up in the city and cherishes her memories
of cool nights on the sand with a bon-fire blazing. She
spent her youth biking to the beach and soaking up the
Southern California sun. She remembers the beaches
staying open until midnight! Another place she remembers
being open late is the Golden Bear (1926-1986). You
could see lines wrapped around the corner as people
waited for the opportunity to see entertainers like
Jimmy Buffet, Dave Mason, Jerry Garcia, and the local
band from Downey, Van Halen. Though we still maintain an
active nightlife on Main Street nothing has come close
in comparison.
Krystin's fond memories
encouraged her to establish her own family here in
Huntington Beach. Her son, Austin, a dedicated surfer,
remembers a day in the water when he drifted out to the
end of the pier and was practically surfing with
dolphins.
Kaura, a lover of
writing, plans to become an author and publish
children's books. Her mentor is Chris Epting, whom she
met at Dwyer Middle School during a school program
'Author's day.'
Robbie and the entire family love Surf City Nights! 'It
is a chance for the family to walk, enjoy Main Street,
and engage with other community members' says Krystin.
She adds, 'We live in paradise. This is a safe, family
oriented, unpretentious community where everyone is at
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