The most recent history of Huntington Beach is 100-year venture into tourism, oil & space exploration and soft industries with corporate headquarters locating to the city. Huntington Beach's rich history of photos began with the Newland House, the Red Car, a pleasure pier, ocean plunge, pavilion and attractions not strikingly different from today.  Shortly after Huntington Beach adopted its name, an oil boom began when several veins were discovered on the land near the beach. For approximately 100 years, the derricks, offshore platforms and pumps have dotted the terrain and appeared in the landscape of photographs. While the pumps surprisingly still sit next to houses, a hotel in the downtown region and are plentiful near the wetlands, many have been capped as the price of land goes up. This picture gallery includes an assortment of photos obtained through various sources and is brought to you for your enjoyment. We'd like to thank those who have contributed to the cause of helping educate and remind us of our roots in the West Coast Mecca of Huntington Beach, California, also known as Surf City.
 

New Riders of the Purple Sage Golden Bear

Robin William Golden Bear

Linda Rondstadt Golden Bear

John Mayall Golden Bear

Kenny Rankin Golden Bear

Band Golden Bear

Steve Martin Golden Bear

Bachman Turner Overdrive Golden Bear

Golden Bear

Soap Box Derby

Huntington Beach

Main Street Post Office

Realty Co. Office

Beach Carousel

Evangeline Hotel

End of the Pier Cafe John Gustafson	Surfing Huntington	Hoyt Axton Golden Bear	Main Street Biz	Matthew Helme(15) Helme Building
Salt Water Plunge Huntington Beach

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Golden Bear Dining and Concert Hall featured John Stewart and New Riders of the Purple

The Golden Beach was torn down in the 1980s to make way for new construction in downtown Huntington Beach. Not a glamorous interior decor by any means, the music hall was beloved for the incredible list of famous artists that came to Huntington Beach to play music. Many of those musicians today captivate audiences to the tune of up to $100 per ticket. At the Golden Bear, admission was a whopping $5 to $10. A list of artists performing at the Golden Bear is missing some acts. We've already heard from those who performed there and do not appear on the list. If you are one of them, let us know and we'll be sure to post your band on this growing list. If you take a look at it, you will recognize some names, hopefully even if you are under 30.

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