American Graffiti was somewhat vague timewise, but it sure depicted the car scene in the mid 60s for much of California.
We cruised Whittier Blvd between Bob’s in Whittier and McDonalds in LaHabra, and occasionally down Harbor Blvd (was Fullerton Rd.) to Carl’s in Anaheim.
We parked in LaHabra Heights, or near the Nike base in Brea.
We board surfed mostly at Dana Point, before the harbor, and body surfed at 15th St. in Newport.
Tim Morgan played at the Prison of Socrates, Dick Dale played at the Harmony Park Ballroom, we went to Union in Buena Park, some similar place in Montebello.
I saw Bob Dylan play at Wilson High School Long Beach Dec. 1964, and saw the Beatles at Hollywood Bowl Aug. 1965.
We drove all over SoCal chasing fun.
I remember getting a Vibrasonic accessory for my AM radio, next an 8 track, and next an FM for home.
During 1868 FM “underground” radio had fantastic music. The history of both AM and F music radio stations from the period is an entire subject.
Carwise I was an original, with a 1953 MG TD, then an 1964 VW bug. The girls loved the MG, unique, rebeluous, etc. I loved the girls.
My Dad had first a 1963 Pontiac Catalina 2 door coupe, then a 1965 Buick Riviera with 2 x four barrel carbs.
Life was good.