Orange County Almanac
Until the 1960s, a stretch of the coast between Huntington Beach and Seal Beach was something of an embarrassment.
The long, sandy shoreline was a popular spot for campers, who often left litter and debris on the beach. The area became so filthy at times that locals came to refer to it as Tin Can Beach, according to the book “Historical Place Names in Orange County.”
In 1961, Bolsa Chica State Beach was established, and officials began cleaning the beach regularly and enforcing anti-littering rules.
Nonetheless, some old-timers still refer to the coastal area near the Bolsa Chica wetlands as Tin Can Beach.
Today
The Health Expo at Huntington Beach Hospital will offer free health screenings for adults.
The event will include vision and allergy tests, and body-fat analysis from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital, 1772 Beach Blvd.
The Health Expo will also offer a number of tests at reduced rates.
A booth for senior citizens will be staffed to provide information about hospital services and resources in the community.
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