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Huntington Beach, California

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    (February 17, 1909- )
    Population: 189,912 (2012)
    Located in Orange County, California
    Named after railroad magnate Henry Huntington
    Nickname is 'Surf City USA'

Why Huntington Beach, California might be annoying:

    Before its incorporation as a city, the city's coastline was littered with oil rigs.
    Residents who live near the coast face potential flooding.
    The city got into a dispute with northern California city Santa Cruz over the trademark nickname 'Surf City USA.'
    It was one of several Orange County cities immortalized on the television drama 'The O.C.'
    In 1926, the Santa Ana River dam failed, flooding the city's delta.

Why Huntington Beach, California might not be annoying:

    The city is famous for its beaches and pier, which has a diner at the end of it.
    Every July 4th, the city holds its annual Independence Day, which is one of the oldest in the United States.
    It has fairly warm summers and cool winters.
    The annual World Surfing Championships are held here.
    It is mentioned in a Beach Boys song.

Credit: Birdienest81


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying