Phil Prather

Coauthor Phil Prather moved with his family to Mission Beach in 1941 where he served as a lifeguard during World War II and after. More than 200 images from their own private collections, from longtime Mission Beach residents, and from the archives of the San Diego Historical Society are used to illustrate this community's unique history.

Coauthor Phil Prather moved with his family to Mission Beach in 1941 where he served as a lifeguard during World War II and after. More than 200 images from their own private collections, from longtime Mission Beach residents, and from the archives of the San Diego Historical Society are used to illustrate this community's unique history. See less