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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1926-1927

Franklin McMillan Diary 1926 & 1927 44.pdf

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the girls waded in the water, but Alan would not go near it. there were a few people in bathing. La Jolla is supposed to have the most evenest temperature for summer and winter than any place in the world

March 1st. Went out the coast highway as far as Encinitas went from here up India st. through Old Town and La Jolla. then up the Torrey pine grade to Torrey pines and down the other side which was even steeper than coming up. then along the ocean for about half a mile then on to Del Mar not much of a place. one Large Hotel. called the Stratford inn. a swimming pool. and a long pier for fishing. they charge a $1.00 to fish off it. We eat our dinner at Del Mar after leaving Del Mar. the bridge crossing the San Dieguito River had been washed out and we had to detour a couple of miles we next stopped at Solana Beach. and picked a few

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