During the quiet months of winter when Huntington Beaches are beautiful, serene, and nearly empty, one would hardly know there's action stirring for the spring and summer seasons that each year the seaside city in Southern California's Orange County embarks on with a list of sports that "hit the beach." From March National Professional Paintball League action to surfing and beach volleyball season already calling, Huntington Beach fans can start packing their bags for some intense sun, smooth sand and pure exhilaration.

The number of local events stretches from the first week of spring to well into fall. The AVP will bring pro beach volleyball to Southern California three times, kicking off in Huntington Beach on May 26-28. Surfing events include action from the world's top men and women in their championship tour events, plus a full slate of World Qualifying Series events, including the annual U.S. Open of Surfing. Longboarders and team surfers will get their day, too. The NSSA National Championships, the HB Pro/Am Surf Series and Volcom series will offer opportunities to shine, while the year's finale will be the ISA World Games - sort of the World Baseball Classic of surfing - with an international field of athletes surfing for their country, right at the Huntington Beach Pier.

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