Sunday, February 18, 2018

Again With The Beach Vibes

Another fine winter day on the California Coast







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3 comments:

Parm sells seashells by the seashore said...

It's like this place went in a time machine to Route 66 circa 1955 and asked for some ocean-based signage ideas and other tourist-friendly montages. There is some charm here, to be sure, but quaint also comes to mind. The painting of the squid was truly excellent.

February 19, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Anonymous W. "Beach Cruiser" Biscuit said...

The Capitola Historical Museum was closed when I was there but a little googling reveals the village is supposedly the first beach resort in California, going back to 1869. It does have a degree of quaint charm I suppose, as long as you're not looking for a parking spot on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Tasty tip: if you're in the mood for a street taco, make a beeline to Mijo's Taqueria.

Also, if you want to talk 1970s Bay Area rock concerts, stop in at the Surf N Shack and strike up a conversation with the owner Ray.

February 20, 2018 at 9:54 AM
Parm said...

Sounds like a good tip about the Surf N Shack.

I guess someplace just had to be the very first beach resort in the golden state. And that date makes sense for the opening of a tourist attraction like that; not too long after the transcontinental railway got going and getting from points east to the west coast became way, way simpler. Just ask Mr. Harvey.

February 21, 2018 at 1:53 PM

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