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.
CRUISE NEPTUNE PLACE IN 1970 AND CHECKOUT THE BELVEDERE. Also, WindanSea needs your help, so if you can spare a few bucks (sorry kegs no longer legal at the beach), donate to one of the websites listed at the end of the video. Albert will thank you.
WindanSea is Sacred to many Surfers and when one passes the locals pay tribute by a Paddle Out - Learn about Surfing Most Hallowed and Beautiful Ritual that goes back to ancient Hawaii
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
MAC MEDA STORIES
Laughing Gas Kills Two in La Jolla
In 1969, La Jolla was still a sleepy beach town and pretty much unknown to the country, let alone the world. There was a 5 & 10 store, Safeway … [Read More...] about Laughing Gas Kills Two in La Jolla
Mac’s RIP Memorial Banner – A first in Southern California
Jack's wake was a first in San Diego or probably in the whole US. Never has there been a RIP banner such as the one that flew by Windansea in Jack's … [Read More...] about Mac’s RIP Memorial Banner – A first in Southern California
La Jolla Rough Water Drink – Eber Going To Jail
This infamous picture is of Eber going to jail in 1974 during the famous Rough Water Swim, or what locals called, La Jolla Rough Water Drink. Eber … [Read More...] about La Jolla Rough Water Drink – Eber Going To Jail
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
Windansea Wall – Ed Selby, Bill Decker, Roger Johnson
Ed Selby (l) Bill Decker(m) and Roger Johnson (r, and very dead) kicking back on a typical La Jolla … [Read More...] about Windansea Wall – Ed Selby, Bill Decker, Roger Johnson
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
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’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
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 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
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
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
