Susan Smoter

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FoHBSP lead, Marketing and Communications Committee

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Join date: Jun 1, 2026

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From managing complex government solutions and strategic programs to protecting sea turtle nests and native plant gardens! I’m an executive leader, strategist, and tech advocate who loves applying my background in project management and organization readiness to support the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park. Let's work together to protect our beautiful coastal ecosystems and give FoHBSP members and visitors the best experience!

On a personal note, HBSP embodies everything I love about our area and FoHBSP is the heart and soul of this community. Me and my husband love living here and want to make every minute count toward being an active member and to making our organization thrive.

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Manages volunteer hours and other administrative functions associated with volunteers

Posts (18)

Aug 8, 2026 ∙ 1 min

Why is there a Castle on the beach at Huntington Beach State Park?

The first time many visitors see Atalaya, they stop in their tracks. A Moorish-style castle rising from the maritime forest just steps from the Atlantic Ocean isn’t what most people expect to find at Huntington Beach State Park. That’s exactly what makes Atalaya so special. Built between 1931 and 1933 as the winter home of internationally renowned sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington and her husband, philanthropist and scholar Archer Milton Huntington, Atalaya was inspired by the Moorish...

Aug 6, 2026 ∙ 1 min

HBSP #22 Nest

🐢 Our morning patrol team had an exciting find on the beach this morning. Thanks to the keen eyes of our volunteers, Nest #22 has been safely recorded. This is our third Green Sea Turtle nest of the season, which is an exciting addition to our data. 💚 We wonder if this resilient mama might be the same turtle that made a false crawl at Myrtle Beach State Park a few nights ago. It’s wonderful to see that she found a good spot to lay her eggs and we are glad that she chose HBSP. 🩵

Aug 4, 2026 ∙ 1 min

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