3363 Ocean Front Walk

3363 Ocean Front Walk is the physical link in the lives of four individuals who crossed paths at the Mission Beach residence of Charles R. Magel, retired philosophy professor and animal rights pioneer.

Many days were spent surfing at dawn in front of the house, sharing waves, skating on the boardwalk, watching the sky change colors at sunset, and sharing vegetarian meals with the Professor.

The House, a classic San Diego beach shack built in 1954, had a living room view of the Pacific and breaking waves. It was a life-changing crossroad for many who entered its threshold and came to know Charley, discover yoga, vegetarianism, and a life-long relationship with the ocean.

The 92 year-old professor passed away, the old house has been demolished, and another piece of Mission Beach history has disappeared. Fortunately, the memories will be safe as well as a long lasting friendship forged by those wonderful days at the beach.

Monday, February 01, 2010

Surfed Out!

San Diego County (1-31-10 ) - Photo: Cliffrider

San Diego County (1-31-10) - Photo: Cliffrider

For the last few weeks the San Diego coast has been pounded by a sequence of El Nino driven swells; heavy rains and bad weather affected the conditions at times, but windows of great surf were to be found in between storms... I have lost count of waves, sessions and locations... the past weekend was no exception, another wave-fest for sure!

2 Comments:

Travis said...: I love the squirrel peeking up in the second photo!; 12:16 PM
pushingtide said...: Yep!; 7:53 PM