Huntington Beach Historical Walk
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We enjoyed finding a cache similar to this in another town in Orange County—so we thought it would be fun to do one where we live, in Huntington Beach. This is a 10 part multi where you will need to find the answer to a simple question at each stop and use the answer to help find the final cache. You can finish in about an hour, if you don’t partake of refreshments or do any shopping along the way.
The final cache is a medium-sized unique container with a micro inside. No room for swag or trackables. Bring your own pencil.
Parking for the first stop (at the above coordinates) can be found fairly easily on the streets—some with meters (bring some quarters) and some without meters, especially on non-weekend days. Be aware of street sweeping signs on the street. You can also walk two blocks, park in a structure, and pay a nominal fee, or better yet, get your ticket validated at one of the many restaurants in town.
You can easily walk the first 8 stops and return to your parking place. Then you may wish to drive to the ninth stop. It’s about a mile up Main Street--(a little E.)
To find the final cache, proceed west, across Main St. Due to the muggle factor, we had to move the cache about 25 to 30 ft. south of the coords. See hint below.
1. This home was built around 1902 by Dr. Shank and was located at 10th and PCH. In 1927, it was moved to its current location. It functioned as a boarding house, housing for students, and other more interesting uses. If it’s open, you can go in and read the information inside. The HBPD began using it as the Downtown Station about 1990. Locate the plaque and answer the following question.
When was it dedicated?
A=last digit of the answer
2. N 33.39.537
W118.00.148
This building housed the M.E. Helme Home Furnishing store in 1904. There has been talk over the years of possibly opening it as a Bed and Breakfast. Who knows? With all the nearby development, it just may happen.
How many metal rings are in the sidewalk (near the curb) on this block? These were used to tie up the patron’s horses while shopping.
B=answer
3. N 33.39.443
W 118.00.122
Find the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame Plaque, near the intersection.
In what year was it dedicated?
C=last digit of the answer
4. N 33.39.417
W 118.00.142
This area was developed when the last pier was completed—in 1992. Since we have lived in H.B., we have seen two restaurants fall off the end of the pier due to heavy storms. The first time, in 1983, it was rebuilt with a new restaurant called The End Café. When that one fell off in 1988, the city council decided to have the remains of the old pier torn down and replaced with a new one.
How many people were on the City Council (including the mayors) when the new pier was dedicated?
D=answer
5. N 33.39.432
W 118.00.181
The mural was part of the Pier Pavilion development put in with the new pier. Many concerts are held here, as well as the Farmer’s Market on Friday afternoons.
At the South West corner of the mural, how many tiles high is it?
E=answer
6. N 33.39.433
W118.00.101
You probably noticed Duke’s Restaurant at the head of the pier. It’s named for a famous surfer, Duke Kahanamoku. At the coordinates, you can read about him.
In what year was this famous surfer born?
F=last digit of the answer
7. N 33.39.471
W118.00.067
This is one of the newest buildings in the area. Read the plaque to find out about the original. While reading it, look at the building to your right. Notice the building materials. This is why most of the old buildings are gone—this one will probably be next.
The Standard Market operated here for how many years?
You may read additional information about this building on a plaque around the corner.
G=last digit of the answer
8. N 33.39.519
W 118.00.041
By now, you might be in need of some refreshments. Here is the place.
When was this building built?
H=last digit of the answer
We didn’t put this in as one of the stops, but it’s an interesting place to visit. If you retrace your steps and go back towards the pier on Main St., turn right on Olive St., you will see the H.B. Surfing Museum. (There is an admission charge) Interesting architecture and displays inside.
9. Now, you will most likely want to drive to the final stop, about 1 mile No. on Main St.--(a little E. of Main)
N 33.40.103
W 117.59.914
Find the historical building and read the information on the plaque.
In what year was it originally erected?
I=last digit of the answer.
10. FINAL CACHE
N 33.40.046
W 118.00.149
These are not the correct coords. To find the cache. See
below:
In order to find the final cache, add A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I.
Add the total ( two digit number) to the last two digits of the N coordinate. These will be the correct coordinates to direct you to the cache.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Va n gnyy "ohfu" be fznyy gerr-- nobhg 25 gb 30 sg. fbhgu bs gur pbbeqf. Jnyx haqre. Oebja, ybbx qbja.