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Radio Guest List—The Paséa Hotel & Spa Huntington Beach, CA—June 25, 2016

huntington beach This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the new Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Coined “Surf City USA,” this once sleepy beach town has quickly developed from the avid surfer getaway to a constantly evolving vacation destination. A big city with a small town feel, Huntington Beach has become a location for those who want a little more than just a trip to an amusement park when visiting Orange County. Joining the show will be Dean Torrence, Co-Founder, Co-Lead singer, and Co-Writer of Jan & Dean, discussing how he trademarked the name “Surf City” and the evolution of Jan & Dean to the Surf City AllStars.  PT Townend, first world surfing champion and first appointed technical advisor of the Chinese Surfing Team, talks about the upcoming 40-year anniversary of pro surfing, what changes have come to the sport, and the future of surfing in the 2020 Olympics. Chris Epting, historian and author of Huntington Beach California, shares a story about how moving to Orange County may have led to the infamous Elvis and Priscilla Presley divorce. There’s all of this and more when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California.

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Dean Torrence, Co-Founder, Co-Lead Singer, and Co-Writer of Jan & Dean, discusses trademarking the name “Surf City” and the evolution of Jan & Dean to the now Surf City AllStars

PT Townend, First World Surfing Champion and First Appointed Technical Advisor of the Chinese Surfing Team, talks about the upcoming 40-year anniversary of pro surfing, what changes have come to the sport, and the future of surfing in the 2020 Olympics.

Chris Epting, Historian and Author of Huntington Beach California, shares stories of Huntington Beach and its Rock ‘n Roll past as well as what many may find surprising about its 10 miles of uninterrupted coastline.

Scott McCartney, Editor for the Wall Street Journal, talks about flaws in international rental car companies’ ticketing process and TSA’s preparation for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Laylan Connelly, Beach and Surf Reporter at the OC Register, reports on the recent rise in shark sightings and attacks, as well as unusual beach patrons, including Pismo the surfing goat.

Chief David Segura, Huntington Beach Fire Chief, shares the biggest challenges when servicing a sea-heavy community, as well as some of the best-kept local dining secrets.

Diana Dehm, Executive Director of the HB International Surfing Museum and Host of the Podcast Sustainability News & Entertainment, talks about the many surfing legends that have called Huntington Beach home and how the unique museum teaches about the surf community and culture.

Barbara Delgleize, Huntington Beach City Council Member, discusses the vast amount of parks Huntington Beach has to offer as well as the many changes to the iconic pier.

Carson Long and Charlie Bowman, Co-Owners and Operators of Fuel Juice, share about their zero waste beverage company, which sources products organically and locally.

Peter Knego, Cruise Journalist, Ocean Liner Historian, and Founder of Midshipcentury.com, talks about next generation cruise lines, the North West Passage, and the R.M.S. Queen Mary 2 remodel.

Alicia Whitney, CEO and Founder of SeaLegs Wine Bar & SeaSalt Woodfire Grill, explains how she works toward the goal of making Huntington Beach a dining destination, and how a pit master from Santa Maria helped perfect her favorite dish on the menu.

By Rian Rikard  for PeterGreenberg.com