Surf City, USA melts down after pair of endangered sea turtles make nest on beach

Famed Pacific Airshow under attack.

It can, and should, be said that there is never one dull moment in Huntington Beach, California. The Orange County enclave just north of Newport Beach and south of Seal Beach is twice, if not four times, as exciting as either of those two or any other city in all of Orange County, save Fullerton, for that matter. Between semi-annual riots, a MAGAnificent library, Tito Ortiz as former mayor and, of course, the U.S. Open of Surfing, Surf City goes hard.

But let us not forget about the annual Pacific Airshow that takes place above the pier. Folk from parts inland drive larger trucks to the shore to look upward and sleek Thunderbirds and Snowbirds and various biplanes etc.

This year, though, much trouble as two endangered sea turtles have, for the first time in recorded history, made nests on the sand where those wearing Hey Dude shoes will be standing thus pitting environmentalists against airplane enthusiasts.

Over 1600 people have thus far signed a petition to cancel or postpone the airshow due turtle. It reads:

For the first time in HISTORY a Sea Turtle has laid eggs in Huntington Beach. The annual Pacific Air Show is scheduled to be held October 2, 2026-October 4, 2026 which could directly affect the incubation period of the eggs and cause irreversible damage to a protected species due to the increased crowds and noise. We are calling on Huntington Beach to cancel or postpone the Pacific Air Show until the viability of this protected species is no longer at risk. 

Rednecks, or those with necks reddened by the sun whilst they stare skyward, ain’t having it, though, and the airshow is currently still a go, scheduled to take place from October 2 through October 4.

Will you go and stomp on endangered turtle eggs in order to gaze upon F-16s?

Also, any thoughts on Hey Dude shoes? I saw my first pair, in the wild, a few years back and thought, “Those look stupid.” Now I see them everywhere but still think they look stupid. Probably even stupider, if I’m being honest.