Boardwalk Memories
Bring Boardwalk history to life with your stories and photos!
Everyone has a story to share about visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Whether from years gone by or just recently.
If you have any great photographs taken at the Boardwalk, we’d like to see them! We’re especially interested in older photographs, from before 1970.
Latest Memory Posts
From Fear to Joy, 1944
When I was about 4, I remember crying when my mother rode the roller coaster. It was night and the noise was overwhelming. That fear stayed with me for years–we
Giant Dipper 100th Anniversary Fan Art, 2024
I have drawn some art of me and my friend’s oc’s riding the Giant Dipper on its 100th anniversary. I’m super proud of it and I wanted to share it
Giant Dipper Tradition, 2021
I have been riding the Giant Dipper since my teens – back in the 1950’s. I have made it a tradition to take each one of my children and then
Mom Sent it Back, 2017
Friday night concerts on the beach were a regular thing. Driving out from Central CA, sometimes solo, sometimes with friends/family. For years, I took beach balls to toss out, and
Rocking and Rolling, 2023
This was me and my partner having fun on the rock and roll before it’s official shutdown. We miss it.
Bathing beauty, 1946
This is my “Aunt,” Beverly (Hill) Nornschild Clark, circa 1946. Shortly after the end of WWII when she was 18 or 19. She lives in Salinas now (age 95) from
Battle of the Bands, 1964, 1964
I was a member of the band, The Pendeltons in 1964 and participated in the Battle of the Bands that year. We won that year and celebrated at the Boardwalk.
Perfect Moment, 2024
Visiting the iconic Boardwalk, enjoying the amenities, retail and natural beauty.
For the ‘Gram, 1960
This is one of my all-time favorite pictures of my grandma, Diana. It was taken when she was about 17 years old by her friend, Carla. She told me that
Beach Outing, 1920
Beach get away trip for the family. My great great grandma who went by the nick name “Tiny” is on the far right. The photo was not dated, but given
Amil Lage, 1927
Amil on the beach in Santa Cruz 4/21/1927
Santa Cruz, 1955
(From left to right) Sue, Me (Gayl), and Mary Elizabeth
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Family & Friends
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Rides & Attractions
Everyone has a favorite ride, the Boardwalk has been thrilling kids of all ages for generations.
Romance
The Boardwalk has always been a popular date destination, there must be something in the ocean air.
Boardwalk Fun Facts
The Boardwalk has roots as far back as 1865. Learn fun facts through classic photos.
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