Last year I entered Tower Zero as a destination to visit on Yelp. I did this because it's the most iconic lifeguard tower in the country. No other tower is as much visited and photographed as Tower Zero. It has been the backdrop for so many major surfing contests, including the annual Huntington Beach currently known as the OP Pro. It first started in 1961. It is the longest continuous surfing event in the world.
Everyday thousands of people trek out to the end of the .35 mile pier. The first pier was built in 1919. Damaged over the years by enormous waves and tides, the current pier is basically indestructible. I personally believe only a tsunami could destroy it.
There are many reasons other than the tower to visit the pier. Hope to see you out there. read more