Bob first took me to Ocean Beach where the surfers hung out. The surf was pitiful so there were only about dozen out in the waves on their boards waiting. We walked out the quarter of a mile on the OB pier that put us right over the surfers. The small shopping district at the beach was a mix of small shops and people; old busted up hippies, many young tattooed chicks, senior shuffling couples, scruffy bikers, pubescent skate boarders all laid back - California style.
Next Bob took me to Mission Beach (MB - as seen on vehicles that come from that area). Totally different atmosphere to OB. No one was in the water. It's where the military studs hang out in mass. Girls in string bikinis are the lure. Either sunbathing or roller blading up and down the "Boardwalk". Made me feel old.
From there we went to PB (Pacific Beach) which is a family beach then on to Tourmaline Beach, which was unlike any of the other beaches. Old VW vans and old guys with boards. People out kite and wind surfing along with the surfers. Folks were hanging out together in the parking lot talking about other old surfers . This was Bob's favorite beach during his 45 years in the area.
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