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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.

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Mac Meda 1963 Article – Authorities Looking for Albert Mac Meda

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

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

MAC MEDA STORIES

Rough Water Drink – View From the Cliffs

With the boats anchored together, and the Rough Water Swim on the way in the background, the locals start the official La Jolla Rough Water Drink that … [Read More...] about Rough Water Drink – View From the Cliffs

WindanSea Shack – La Jolla Historical Landmark

NEW - WINDANSEA SHACK HISTORICAL TIMELINE WindanSea Beach encompasses a historic stretch of scenic coastline located in La Jolla, a community in … [Read More...] about WindanSea Shack – La Jolla Historical Landmark

Tim Ginder’s Bachelor Party – La Jolla, Bird Rock – Sip n Surf

It was 4am at the infamous Sip n Surf bar in La Jolla's Bird Rock. And of all things, Dean Burriston ...  cough, cough ...  was in charge :-). … [Read More...] about Tim Ginder’s Bachelor Party – La Jolla, Bird Rock – Sip n Surf

WindanSea

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

La Jolla Mac Meda Women – Nice Butts and Legs

Okay so OMBAC has their Ms. Emerson (Em-er-some big tits) and Donald Trump has the bias Miss America … [Read More...] about La Jolla Mac Meda Women – Nice Butts and Legs

Marine St and SeaLane

Sea Lane, La Jolla – Horseshoes and Tourists

During summer you would have hard a hard time beating the lifestyle of the popular strand of Sea … [Read More...] about Sea Lane, La Jolla – Horseshoes and Tourists

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

End of an Era in La Jolla – The Way We Were, by Tommy Carroll

I was sent a w, and even if it is a bit before Mac Media, it is a classic of what La Jolla was in the late 1940s and set the foundation for the … [Read More...] about End of an Era in La Jolla – The Way We Were, by Tommy Carroll

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

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

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

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

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

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LA JOLLA BEACHES BEING ABUSED BY COMMERCIAL VENDORS
Some bad things are happening to our La Jolla beaches and that is, vendors are blocking off areas for private parties and making large profits off public beaches. Now as the law reads, these vendors can get a permit to have a private party and that permit is ONLY for 50 people, BUT, they CAN NOT ASK or MAKE you leave (even if they show you your permit)  if you are sitting in a spot they want to have their party at ...

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To add to your Meda Enjoyment, make sure you read the comments. Many of the Comments are by those who have more to add and/or  lived the story.

The Page  La Jolla Beach Crowd RIP. is a list and tribute of those that are not longer around. Please check it out and feel free to make a comment.

Mac Meda Categories

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Recent Meda Posts

  • Mac Meda 1963 Article – Authorities Looking for Albert Mac Meda
  • La Jolla’s Historical WindanSea Surfer’s Shack – Builders and Keepers
  • Billy Graham – WindanSea’s Toughest Hombre Of Them All
  • Del Mar Fair – Buddy Miles, Taj Majal – Trans-Love Airways
  • Josh Liberty – World Class La Jolla Spear Fisherman – Record Holder

Meda Comments and BS’ers

  • Kurt Olney on RIP La Jolla Beach Crowd – The Big Meda in the Sky
  • Dan Talboy on RIP La Jolla Beach Crowd – The Big Meda in the Sky
  • Ted Morrison on OCEAN FRESH SEAFOOD CAFE and MARKET – TOMMY DOYLE – LA JOLLA/BIRD ROCK
  • Donald Brooks on Billy Graham – WindanSea’s Toughest Hombre Of Them All
  • tom mayberry on Bastardization of Portuguese Merda, Became Meda
  • Steven Churchill on La Jolla’s Bird Rock Sip n Surf or Hungry Horse Bar

Mac Meda's Favorite Places

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  • Costa Rica Fishing
  • La Jolla Photography
  • Rockys Burgers
  • San Diego Web Services
  • West End Pub

Meda Past Posts

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