Huntington Beach Pier, California, at sunset Aug 18, 2024

Huntington Beach Pier, California, at sunset

In today"s image, we see the sun disappearing below the pier at Huntington Beach, California. First built in 1902, the pier was damaged by a storm and had to be rebuilt just nine years later. During World War II, a submarine lookout post was installed on the pier to help with the war effort. These days, it"s a popular spot for fishing and watching surfers ride the waves out in the Pacific Ocean.

© Stan Moniz Photography/Tandem Stills + Motion

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