The fire was so intense that US ships could not approach it and Surf City would burn for two weeks.

So far, Surf City is the only town on the island where all necessary easements have been granted to allow the project to move forward.

Three trains later, he arrived in Surf City.

Notable current and former residents of Surf City include:

Surf City with no surf - can you catch that wave, Bill?

But the town of Surf City, at the other end of the island, is pretty much back to normal, with most businesses open.

He has also been the mayor of Surf City since 1966, and he said he had serious reservations about taking away municipal authority.

Small three-bedroom bungalows on full-size lots sell well at about $600,000 in Surf City.

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