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Seal Beach honors Harbor Surfboards and filmmakers behind ‘Harbor Chronicles’

Seal Beach City Council · January 13, 2026
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The Seal Beach City Council issued a proclamation recognizing Harbor Surfboards’ six‑decade history and the documentary Harbor Chronicles; family members and the filmmakers accepted the honor and discussed local screenings and a planned Eisenhower Park statue for founder Rich Harbor.

Seal Beach’s City Council on Jan. 12 officially recognized Harbor Surfboards and the Harbor family for more than 60 years of contribution to the city’s surfing culture.

Mayor Landau read a proclamation noting that Rich Harbor opened Harbor Surfboards on Main Street in 1962 and that the shop at 329 Main Street is one of the longest‑operating surf shops…

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