Grant you there were many of the beach crowd that escape death at young age, and more than many who should have gone to jail that did not. However, there were a few that always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Eber was no exception. Beside the minor incidents like skeleton drinking buddy incident and shooting an spud (potato) gun at the Rough Drink, he … [Read more...] about Doug Moranville and Jon Sarrett Say “Hi” to Eber From Blacks Beach
Chuck Hasley – WindanSea Surf Club – La Jolla
A former high school basketball coach, Chuck Hasley was known for his organizational skills, sense of humor and for having what his son, Chris, called "a little bit of the devil in him." Back in the early 1960’s Hasley suggested starting a surfing club of their own called the Windansea Surf Club. He knew there once had been a surf and ski club in the area and wrote, "I … [Read more...] about Chuck Hasley – WindanSea Surf Club – La Jolla
Donnie Tomlinson – Legendary San Diego/La Jolla Lobster Fishermen
To a lobster connoisseur, you think only of California’s Spiny Lobsters because of its excellent sweet taste. When thinking of those that fish lobsters, there is only one; San Diego’s La Jolla legendary fisherman, Donnie Tomlinson. Donnie grew up in La Jolla, his dad owned La Jolla Cab, whose office was right next to Kramers Gas Station. They lived by the then, La Jolla … [Read more...] about Donnie Tomlinson – Legendary San Diego/La Jolla Lobster Fishermen
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 San Diego, California. It is named after an oceanfront hotel that burned down in the late 1940s. Geographically, it is defined by the beachfront extending north of Palomar Avenue (Big Rock) and south of Westbourne Street (Simmons). … [Read more...] about WindanSea Shack – La Jolla Historical Landmark
La Jolla’s Blacks Beach Key – Surfers, Gays, UCSD & Scripps
Way back when, the Black Family moved to La Jolla and bought a bunch of acres on Torrey Pines cliffs alongside a canyon that lead to the beach. A dirt road for horse and buggies followed the cliffs to what is known now as Torry Pine State Park. With Del Mar Fairgrounds getting the A-OK for horse racing, the Blacks started a premier thoroughbred horse farm on about 10 acres. … [Read more...] about La Jolla’s Blacks Beach Key – Surfers, Gays, UCSD & Scripps
La Jolla High Alumni – Mac Meda Style Reunion
When Jack took the early morning shift at the West End in Pacific Beach/La Jolla on just about any given day there would have been a bunch of La Jolla High Alumni there. Makes sense, since Jack was a La Jolla High Alumni. Many of his closest friends would stop by and shoot the shit over a few beers and cocktails. One day, Jack glazed down the bar and noticed that the bar has … [Read more...] about La Jolla High Alumni – Mac Meda Style Reunion
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 shore break otherwise known as 'whomp,' or what locals dubbed when you body surfed it, Bodywhomping. The term originated in the early 1960s at the three beaches due to the sound heard when the wave closed out over you like cupping your hands and a single loud “ whomp” of air … [Read more...] about Body Whomping – WindanSea, Sea Lane, Marine St
Bill Pfanner – Athletic Ability, Beach Partying and Friend
To many of La Jolla's 60s beach crowd probably don’t know of Bill Pfanner, but to the early 70s WindanSea wall crowd, he was well-known for his, athletic ability, beach life, partying and just an all-around good person. A true friend to many. He had no enemies. He was one of those Jack Of All Trades ... master at making a few bucks, whichever way he could. Painting, … [Read more...] about Bill Pfanner – Athletic Ability, Beach Partying and Friend
