Happy weekend, Huntington Beach! In today’s happening-today edition: Free gyros giveaway, a SCUBA scholarship program, and a lit-up beach bike cruise + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Another local favorite arrives: Nick the Greek will open in nearby Santa Ana on June 25 with a free lunch giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., marking the chain’s seventh Orange County location -- read the full story.
Modern emergency upgrade ahead: Fountain Valley secured $2 million for a new Fire Station 1, replacing an aging facility with improved engine circulation and updated decontamination areas, easing city borrowing -- see what the project includes.
Building the next generation: Orange County Coastkeeper launched a SCUBA Scholarship Program on World Ocean Day, offering up to $1,000 for training, certification, and gear to develop future ocean stewards and scientific divers -- learn more about the program.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weeknight bonfire fix: When the marine layer chills your living room, Bolsa Chica State Beach is clutch for low-stress surf, casual volleyball with friends, and plenty of fire rings for s’mores therapy. If you’ve got an RV, campsites right by the sand turn a normal week into a mini-vacation.
Aloha without the flight: Duke's Huntington Beach is your midweek excuse for tropical cocktails, fresh-caught vibes, and that just-off-the-surf glow. Slide into the Barefoot bar or grab a table for island-style seafood, sunset views, and a celebratory Hula Pie that absolutely counts as self-care.
Swing smarter, not longer: Skip the crowded fairways and hit The Golf Bar, where simulators let you zip through full rounds on bucket-list courses, pivot to other sports and games when your slice shows up uninvited, and refuel with legit bites plus a solid beer and wine lineup.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥞 Father's Day Brunch @ Lōrea | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Give Dad a break from “legendary” backyard grilling and take him to Lōrea for a proper Father’s Day brunch by the ocean. Think fresh seafood, premium cuts, brunch classics, and cocktails that actually pair with a sea breeze, not fresh-cut grass. Fancy, relaxed, very celebratory.
🎊 Tram Cream Coffee 10 Grand Opening Celebration @ Tram Cream Coffee (Garden Grove) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Station 10 finally landed in Garden Grove, and they are bribing us properly with free coffee and swag for the first 300. Bring a friend for BOGO, roll deep to chase a mountain of free drinks, then spin the wheel, sip, and smirk.
🩰 Glow Signature Barre in the Park @ Harper Park, Fountain Valley | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Roll out of bed and meet me at Harper Park in Fountain Valley for Glow’s signature outdoor barre, a 50-minute, low-impact sculpt that wakes up everything without scolding your joints. Friendly crowd, smart cues, modifications for real people, and posture your chiropractor will quietly applaud.
🚴 Lit Riderz Summer Nites Beach Bike Cruise @ Huntington City Beach | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Summer night on the Huntington Beach boardwalk means one thing, lit-up bikes and cruise with a longer route. We roll from Tower 13 on the city side, glow up optional, smile required. Park for 25, placard 20, or stash on PCH and pedal in free.
🥾 Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve Newcomer Hike @ Bolsa Chica Street and Brightwater Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, USA | Sunday (6/21) at 8:30 AM – Think you know Bolsa Chica? Expect an easy, flat 5-mile newcomer-friendly stroll through the wetlands, on Acjachemen and Tongva land, with guides who actually know the birds, plants, and local drama, rain or shine, no dogs, no restrooms, bring water, sunscreen, and a hat.
🛥 Yachty by Nature 10 Year YACHTVERSARY! @ The Lighthouse Huntington | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Think you know your smooth jams from the captain's table? Yachty by Nature toasts ten years at Huntington's new Lighthouse, with crisp cocktails, bubbles, and the silkiest 70s and 80s yacht rock. Break out the captain’s hat you swear is ironic, and sail in style.
🇺 Journey USA @ Fountain Valley SUMMERFEST | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Summerfest season calls for power ballads and plastic cups. Journey USA headlines Fountain Valley Summerfest on June 21, bringing the full sing-along catalog, big vocals, and just enough nostalgia to make your knees remember 1983, and your back remember the lawn chair. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Huntington Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 68°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 68°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
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