By the late 1950s, WindanSea beach crowd had the reputation of being the most radical of all. FRED VAN DYKE — “Someone ought to do a psychological profile of that La Jolla … [Read More...] about Mac Meda 1963 Article – Authorities Looking for Albert Mac Meda
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Welcome to Mac Meda Destruction Co.
Back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, every one knew there was something different about a particular La Jolla’s beach crowd. La Jolla was a sleepy little beach community at the time. Mac Meda was born in La Jolla by a couple of hard drinking and party guys, since that time the term became a way of life. Enjoy the stories that will live forever in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
EARLIEST KNOWN MAC MEDA PHOTO - the axe stuck in the table , 10 gage shotgun and the big bottle of whiskey and a good wave rolling in
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La Jolla’s Historical WindanSea Surfer’s Shack – Builders and Keepers
Enjoy 70 plus years of history and rethaching time lapse video as Friends of Windansea gives tribute to the Builders and Keepers of La Jolla's iconic and Historical WindanSea … [Read More...] about La Jolla’s Historical WindanSea Surfer’s Shack – Builders and Keepers
Billy Graham – WindanSea’s Toughest Hombre Of Them All
Billy Graham grew up in Bird Rock, a small community just south of La Jolla, Calif. This is Albert's favorite story of WindanSea's toughest hombra of them all. Butch Van … [Read More...] about Billy Graham – WindanSea’s Toughest Hombre Of Them All
Del Mar Fair – Buddy Miles, Taj Majal – Trans-Love Airways
What were nine San Francisco bands doing playing an all-day festival in San Diego County in September of 1968? How did this come about? Well it all started in the spring of … [Read More...] about Del Mar Fair – Buddy Miles, Taj Majal – Trans-Love Airways
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Del Mar Fair – Buddy Miles, Taj Majal – Trans-Love Airways
What were nine San Francisco bands doing playing an all-day festival in San Diego County in September of 1968? How did this come about? Well it all … [Read More...] about Del Mar Fair – Buddy Miles, Taj Majal – Trans-Love Airways
La Jolla Prospect St & South Coast Blvd Short Cut
In downtown La Jolla at the intersection of Prospect and Girard Street there is a short cut; a set of stairs, about 150 yards long, 8 feet wide that … [Read More...] about La Jolla Prospect St & South Coast Blvd Short Cut
La Jolla – Car Goes Over Torrey Pines Cliff – Blacks Beach
Blacks Beach's for surfing and nakedness, and 3) for pushing cars off. Okay, the first two are still what the cliffs are known for, however the … [Read More...] about La Jolla – Car Goes Over Torrey Pines Cliff – Blacks Beach
WindanSea
WindanSea Welcome – Butch Van Artsdalen
From "Remembering Butch: The Butch Van Artsdalen Story" by Douglas Cavanaugh: GREG NOLL-- "It … [Read More...] about WindanSea Welcome – Butch Van Artsdalen
Butch Van Artsdalen – Legendary Surfer – WindanSea Lot
Recently I attended a memorial service for Harry Phillips, the former owner of Flowers by Adelaide … [Read More...] about Butch Van Artsdalen – Legendary Surfer – WindanSea Lot
Marine St and SeaLane
Little John Syvada – Conrad, Sea Lane and Tequila Sunrise
If there was ever a man that could defied the massive consumption of alcohol and chemicals it was … [Read More...] about Little John Syvada – Conrad, Sea Lane and Tequila Sunrise
Body Whomping – WindanSea, Sea Lane, Marine St
WindanSea’s claim to fame was its surf. Sea Lane and Marine Street's claim to fame is its wicked … [Read More...] about Body Whomping – WindanSea, Sea Lane, Marine St
Mac Meda Videos
La Jolla’s WindanSea – Surfers, Flexy Flyer, Nazis Riding Storm Drains
Back in the early 1960s, everyone in California knew there was something different about the La Jolla's WindanSea crowd and surfers like Curren, Mike … [Read More...] about La Jolla’s WindanSea – Surfers, Flexy Flyer, Nazis Riding Storm Drains
LA JOLLA COVE BELVEDERE HARLOT
https://youtu.be/zGim6aGAum8 Back in 1960 Bob Moore wanted to be a filmmaker, so he bought himself a Bolex 16 mm movie camera. At the same time Eric … [Read More...] about LA JOLLA COVE BELVEDERE HARLOT
Police Raid WindanSea, La Jolla – Mac Meda July, 1968, Convention
Brian Munoz probably summarized it best; after getting a few "to-go orders" for a beer run, he went to the Liquor Box, filled his truck with cases, … [Read More...] about Police Raid WindanSea, La Jolla – Mac Meda July, 1968, Convention
Mac Meda Mexico Convention – Kegs, Drunks and Federales
Sometime in late 1966 another Mac Meda Convention, had to happen ... and it had to be the best one to date ... but where could you go without the … [Read More...] about Mac Meda Mexico Convention – Kegs, Drunks and Federales
Riding Flexi Racers in La Jolla – Via Capri and Hillside Drive
A Flexy Racer was essentially a Flexible Flyer with rubber wheels. No need for snow; all you needed was a nice steep street and a high tolerance for … [Read More...] about Riding Flexi Racers in La Jolla – Via Capri and Hillside Drive
La Jolla’s Historical WindanSea Surfer’s Shack – Builders and Keepers
Enjoy 70 plus years of history and rethaching time lapse video as Friends of Windansea gives tribute to the Builders and Keepers of La Jolla's iconic … [Read More...] about La Jolla’s Historical WindanSea Surfer’s Shack – Builders and Keepers
