Surfing the stores along the Orange County coast

MORE THAN 400,000 people are expected to flock to the beaches near Huntington Beach Pier for the U.S. Open of Surfing. When you're ready for a break from the sun, there's always shopping. For surfers and those who just want to look the part, the O.C. coast is the place to find board shorts, beach totes, tie-dye coverups, shell picture frames and more flip-flops than you can shake a sandy towel at. From Main Street in Huntington Beach to Forest Avenue in Laguna, here's a guide to some of the hot spots:

By Booth Moore

July 20, 2008