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Original circa 1959 foldout travel brochure issued by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority promoting its “Funliner Service” to Pacific Ocean Park in Santa Monica and the Catalina Freeway Flyer connection to Santa Catalina Island. The brochure features period bus and steamship graphics, photographs of Pacific Ocean Park attractions, Avalon and Catalina Island, and information on MTA Lines 75S and 75V from Los Angeles, Culver City, Beverly Hills, and West Los Angeles.
Good vintage condition with light handling wear, mild toning, and wear along the original folds and edges. No major tears or writing visible. Please review all photographs for the exact condition.
Pacific Ocean Park opened in 1958 and operated through 1967, making this an early promotional piece from approximately the park’s first or second season. Similar Funliner material has been grouped with dated 1958–1960 Pacific Ocean Park brochures, while a documented 1959 advertisement confirms the MTA was actively promoting special Funliner beach service that