Beachgoers examine high tides at a Los Angeles beach. Throughout the month of December in 1937 frequent swells caused damage all along the Southern California coast. Waves ripped out piers and waterfront buildings and flooded homes. The Hermosa beach municpal pier suffered severe damage to its middle section
Photographs housed in this negative sleeve (labeled “P53-P56”) feature Marion Davies’ home. Two (P55 and P56) show the original rustic fence lining the path at Palisades Park. That fence was replaced around 1946. This photo was likely taken in 1939. See image ark nos. 21198/zz002d4zrr and 21198/zz002d4zpq.
Photographs housed in this negative sleeve (labeled “P53-P56”) feature Marion Davies’ home. Two (P55 and P56) show the original rustic fence lining the path at Palisades Park. That fence was replaced around 1946. This photo was likely taken in 1939. See image ark nos. 21198/zz002d4zrr and 21198/zz002d4zpq.
Bartlett photographed this stretch of Pacific Coast Highway from the same vantage point in 1928. Images show slight changes in the landscape over time (see image ark no. 21198/zz002bx9qj).
Bird's-eye view of Cabrillo Beach bathhouse, with beach in foreground, about 6 people scattered on beach, tall 4-masted schooner and other boats in ocean in background. A painted sign on the tower reads: "Cabrillo Bath House / Dept. of Playground & Recreation / City of Los Angeles."
Captain David C. Morrison talking on his radio on the beach during the Army-Navy Maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise.
Carolyn Bartlett next to a a century plant (agave) at on the palisades cliff above Will Rogers beach. In the background there is a lighthouse-type building designed with cars out front. Signs on the the tower read "Seafood," and "Swimsuits."
Century (agave) plant on the Pacific Palisades cliff above Will Rogers Beach with a lighthouse-type building in the background on the shore. Painted on the building is a sign reading "Swimsuits."
Century (agave) plant on the Pacific Palisades cliff above Will Rogers Beach with a lighthouse-type building in the background on the shore. Painted on the building is a sign reading "Swimsuits."
View of the coastal area of Pacific Palisades from the top of Porto Marina Way in the Castellamarre area of Pacific Palisades, towards the Pacific Coast Highway and the beach.
Pat Richards sits in a beach chair while Dorothy Walsh kneels beside her and Janet Hubbard stands next to Dorothy. They are on a beach, in front of a cabana, wearing clothing that they will model at their Social Service Auxiliary March 5th luncheon-fashion show.
Girls in bathing suits at a Los Angeles beach pretend to practice for the Wrigley Ocean Marathon. Eight girls prone on beach chairs do the crawl stroke as others watch from behind. Many of the spectators hold musical instruments including a clarinet, 2 saxophones, a bass, a violin, a trumpet, a banjo and a drum.
Bird's-eye view from cliff at sunset of building with lighthouse tower, Pacific Coast Highway with cars, and Santa Monica Bay, with sun through clouds in background
The three sit on blankets positioned underneath a large umbrella to shade them all from the sun. Other beachgoers stand behind them in the distance. Lorna relaxes on a chair while Earl shields his eyes.
Military personnel on the beach during the Army-Navy Maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise.
Military personnel on the beach during the Army-Navy Maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise. There are big ships in the background and a tank on the beach.
Military personnel practicing maneuvers off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise.
Military personnel practice a water rescue as part of the Army-Navy Maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise.
Members of the Ebell Club Juniors play on the beach. One of the women leapfrogs over another, while the other three watch. A boardwalk is visible in the distance.
Castle Rock Beach, nestled between Topanga canyon and the Pacific Ocean, was affected by the Topanga Canyon and Malibu fires as they swept toward the sea.
Fires swept through Topanga Canyon and the Santa Monica mountains in late November of 1938 when ashes from an old cooking range scattered into nearby grass in Calabasas. Flames jumped the Pacific Coast Highway and burned several homes along the beach north of Santa Monica.
Soldier laying on the beach looking through binoculars during the Army-Navy Maneuvers that took place off the coast of Southern California at the end of 1946. The goal of the war games was to practice two maneuvers: Operation Mountain Goat, an amphibious landing designed to dislodge "enemy" troops, and Operation Oilskin, a landing to cut off "enemy" communications. The Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircrafts participated in the exercise.
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Women lay on the beach under an umbrella which is also sheltering a baby in a crib. Many more beachgoers can be seen in the background, the beach is crowded for Labor Day.
Two women on the beach in bathing suits carry large inflatables toward the water to go floating on Labor Day. A large hotel or apartment building is in the background.
Unidentified man stands next to parking charge sign at a state beach. On March 1, 1934, a fee of 25 cents was instituted for cars parking in state beaches in Los Angeles.
View from the Pacific Palisades cliff towards the south end of Will Rogers State Beach, Santa Monica State Beach extending beyond and Santa Monica Bay.
Downwards view towards the house at 17709 Porto Marina Way and the beach and cliffs beyond, probably from Posetano Road in the Castellamarre area of Pacific Palisades.