Santa Claus rides a lifeguard truck on the pier. At least that's how it goes in Surf City, the town where things are done in a beach stylishly. Waving his arms in the air to children and parents taking afternoon strolls, Santa throws candy canes to the good girls and boys and their parents, as well. Huntington Beach Pier stretches approximately 1/3 of a mile into the Pacific Ocean and features a state of the art Lifeguard Tower Zero seen in photo above. Perched high above the water, trained professionals can view the surrounding beaches with binoculars and study the waves and currents to make sure that everyone is safe. With jolly old Saint Nick nearby, the children gain an especially warm feeling in Huntington Beach, where winters are quite pleasant.

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