Eye on L.A. broadcast Aug. 15, 2009

Originally aired Sat., Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m.
LOS ANGELES Here's some information from the show:

Huntington Beach turns 100

Also known as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach is celebrating its 100th birthday! We visited several businesses in Huntington Beach including the first and oldest standing business Dwight's, Dig It Sandcastles, and we also stopped by the International Surfing Museum on our way to Old World Village. Huntington Beach is celebrating its centennial anniversary with activities and events happening every month this year.


Old World Village
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 373-4498

Dwight's
201 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Hunting Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-8083

Farmers Market 75th anniversary

Author JoAnn Cianciulli wrote the cookbook honoring the 75th anniversary of L.A.'s original Farmers Market. Leslie Sykes went on an international eating tour of the 48 stalls that serve cuisine from around the world, including Little Johns Candies, Singapore Banana Leaf, Patsy's Pizza, Magee's, Dupars, Loteria and Pampa's Grill. L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook can be found in major bookstores.

L.A.'s Original Farmers Market
6333 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 933.9211
Link: http://www.farmersmarketla.com/

San Pedro

San Pedro is a seaside community in Los Angeles, located just 20 miles south of downtown. San Pedro's downtown area is newly revamped, with stores and restaurants you won't want to miss.

Whale & Ale British Pub and Restaurant
327 West 7th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-0363
Link: http://www.whaleandale.com/

Williams' Bookstore
443 West 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 832-3631
Link: http://www.williamsbookstore.com/

Warner Grand Theatre
478 West 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-8333
Link: http://www.warnergrand.org/
Link: http://www.grandvision.org/

The Grand Emporium Gifts
323 West 7th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 514-8429

Behind-the-Scenes Costumes
285 W. 6th Street, Suite 102
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 521-9000
Link: Behind The Scenes Costumes

Soluna Boutique
315 West 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-3695

Sunken City Skate Shop
619 Mesa Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-6678
Link: http://www.sunkencityskateshop.com/

Pirate Leathers
405 West 6th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-8833

Family Fun in Kauai

For more information on your next trip to Hawai'i, check out the Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau website for travel wholesalers, travel agents, online travel agencies, and airline, hotel and activity Web sites.

Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau
(808) 923-1811
Info@hvcb.org
Link: http://www.gohawaii.com/

Adventure Tour
Kauai ATV Tours
(808) 742-2734
Link: http://www.kauaiatv.com/

Kayak Kauai
(808) 437-3507
Link: http://www.kayakkauai.com/

Now you can find Eye on L.A. on Facebook: Become a fan today!

Copyright © 2024 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.