THE BALLAD OF PACIFIC BEACH

Pelican  Brass statue Pelican Brown    

The ballad was written by Jan Phillips and is accompanied by a sculpture of a pelican wearing a vest. The sculpture is by T.J. Dixon and James Nelson. Crystal Pier is the name of the pier adjacent to this Lifeguard Station. Pacific Beach is usually shortened to the term P.B. by the locals and tourists.

The text of the poem is on a plaque attached to the Pacific Beach Lifeguard Station.

It reads:

"The Ballad of P.B.

Pelican Brown was in search of a home

where he could have fun and relax

he looked for a beach that was pretty

and a sea that was swimming with snacks.

He flew up and down the long coastline

looking both far and quite near

then one day he knew he had found it

when his eyes saw the great Crystal Pier.

On the end was a big crystal ballroom

dancers came from all over the west

and since Pelican Brown loved to tango

he dressed up in his best velvet vest.

He fit right in with the others

tangoed many a night until dawn

Pelican Brown loved the beat of the music

and danced until the others were gone.

Then he's fly out and find him some breakfast

the happiest bird all around

and everyone loved when they looked up

and caught sight of Pelican Brown.

The dancing bird soon became famous

people came from all over to see

the great crystal ballroom and dance hall

and the pelican known as P.B.

Poem by Jan Phillips copywright Jan Phillips

Concept and sculpture by T.J. Dixon & James Nelson"

Crystal Pier

 It is the only pier on the California coast to have cottages for short term rent.