Below, you’ll find a collection of links that might be of interest to the Cpop savvy web surfer.
Bizarre Los Angeles is a collection of photographs featuring some of the more bizarre and not so bizarre vintage images of the City of Angels.
The California Surf Museum is located in Oceanside CA., just a few miles south of where it all began 114 years ago with Mr. Freeth (page 122 in the book).
Fender Guitars the brand favored by 9.7 out of ten surf guitarists.
John Fry Productions it a treasure trove of fascinating bits of San Diego area, mid-century memorabilia collected by author John Fry of Pacific Beach.
Los Angeles Magazine a contemporary version of the Southern California lifestyle magazine first introduced in the 1890s.
Oceanic Arts established in 1956, is the largest supplier of tiki paraphernalia on the west coast, and maybe even the world.
Petersen Automotive Museum is located in Los Angeles and brought to you by the people at Hot Rod Magazine.
San Diego Magazine is allot like Los Angeles magazine only 140 miles to the south.
The Surfrajettes are an all-girl surf band from Toronto, Canada who make real, old-school records on green vinyl! Sounds like a must listen to me.
Surf Guitar 101 celebrates surf music and musicians with special emphasis on the guitar.
Sven Kirsten was the urban anthropologist I mentioned on page 298; he’s also the author of several excellent books on tiki style and culture.
Tiki Central the oldest, and most comprehensive of the tiki appreciation sites is currently undergoing reconstruction.
Water and Power Associates has an amazing (and very extensive) collection of photographs of early Los Angeles.