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Anderson Gallery
SUNSET AQUATIC REGIONAL PARK
HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA
One of the loveliest
spots to watch the sunset in Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach
California is located in the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park. The light
filters through a special tree, casting a golden hue on the lush green
lawn surrounding it. In the background are boats, houses and the water
tower house, all shaded in muted tones that pick up blue reflections
from the Pacific Ocean's harbor waters.
In the painting
above, watercolorist Bill Anderson captures the essence of this special
place that's magically touched and transformed most evenings before
sunset. Anderson, a master in a variety of media, really shines in his
landscape watercolor paintings. Be sure to visit his gallery near
the Sunset Aquatic Regional Park, operated by the County of Orange.
A launch ramp is
available at Sunset Aquatic Marina, including 24-hour tow vehicle and
trailer parking. 2901-A Edinger Avenue. 714-846-0179.
Malibu Kayaks at
16910 Pacific Coast Highway, 562-592-0800. Rental canoes, hydro bikes,
inflatable rafts with electric motors, kayaks and pedal boats are also
available from Sunset Rentals, 16862 Pacific Coast Highway,
562-592-5537.
Peter’s Landing Marina, at the Harbor entrance and just off Pacific
Coast Highway, is the closest mainland marina to Catalina Island. It
offers sport fishing, boat slip rentals and complimentary two-hour guest
slips on a first-come, first-served basis for boaters who want to enjoy
waterfront boardwalk dining and shopping. 16400 Pacific Coast Highway
(across from water tower). 714-840-1387. Sport Fishing Tours are offered
by Rail Time, 714-596-3410 (call to confirm).
Duffy Electric Boat Company, 6732 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset
Beach, CA 90742, Phone: 562-592-3028. Duffy Boats rents 18-foot electric
boats in Huntington Harbour that seat 8 people.
Anderson Art Gallery,
16812 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA. 90742. (562) 592-4393.
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 1 to 10 p.m., Sundays 1 to 8 p.m. or by
appointment.
Where to stay:
Ramada Limited,
Econo Lodge Sunset Beach and
Best Western Harbour Inn and Suites are the suite deals.
