Early Mission Beach bathhouses rose on open sand in the 1910s
Main entrance to the Mission Beach bathhouse. The roller coaster can partially be seen behind the building at the far right. Many people are strolling or sitting in front of the building’s ornate facade. c. 1925. (Photo and caption info courtesy of the San Diego History Center) At Mission Beach in t
Crowd surfing or dancing on sidewalks, fans create bonds at North Park Music Fest
Crowd surfing at the North Park Music Fest on June 6, 2026. (Photo by Shanti Velasco) The North Park Music Fest returned on Saturday, June 6, transforming an entire neighborhood into a festival, with this year’s line-up featuring 53 performers across 14 venues. The beloved San Diego community is kno
La Jolla’s ‘Alligator Head’ rock formation has changed — but the name endures
La Jolla’s “Alligator Head,” c. 1900. (Photo and caption info courtesy of the San Diego History Center) Alligators weren’t a common sight in early-1900s La Jolla — but one rock formation along the cove once carried the name “Alligator Head,” a landmark that has changed significantly over time. In ea
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