Flashbacks

Pictures of the past compared to what the island, life, and people look like today.  A time capsule in images.

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Flashback Friday: A Look Back at the Embarcadero

It’s amazing how much this corner of San Pedro has changed over the years. Long before the boardwalk and all the activity we see today, this area (called the Embarcadero) looked completely different. The San Pedro Sports Complex wasn’t even an idea yet. Instead, there was an open football field

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Flashback Friday Central Park Palapa

Central Park in San Pedro has worn many faces over the years. From a small seaside palapa like this one, to larger structures, sculptures, fountains, bleachers, and even a permanent stage, each version served

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Flashback Friday – Mash Hardware

There was a time in San Pedro when if you needed a nail, a hammer, a hinge, or just about anything to fix something around the house… there was only one place to go

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Flashback Friday, Amigos del Mar

This Flashback Friday takes us back to the humble beginnings of one of San Pedro’s most recognizable dive operations, Amigos Del Mar. The photo captures what the dive shop looked like in its early

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