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 .

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A Captured Moment on Pleasure Pier, 1953

My grandfather Polo, as we called him, and my grandmother Aida who I loved very much. My mother told me the story of a long ride from Texas to California in a slow 1938 International...
Marionette show 1970s , 1976

I have a very vague and distant memory of being 6 years old and walking into the small room with a sandy floor and watching a marionette show. It's more like a photograph in my memory...
The Mouse, 1975

When I was approximately 6\7 we came to Santa Cruz and I begged my father to take me on the mouse roller coaster. He finally gave in and we went on it. My father being 5'11" and be being very...
A Life Time of Boardwalk Memories, 1954

My yearly anticipation of my family's Summer retreat to Santa Cruz was about as exciting as a five year old boy could stand. Yeah, I fell in love with the Boardwalk before I could...
3rd & 4th Generation Giant Dipper

My son Jake and granddaughter Emma. Her first time on the Giant Dipper. He couldn't wait until she was tall enough. 50" I was the same way with him.
Fishing at Santa Cruz, 1969

My dad and I would come here a couple of times each summer. I could always get him on The Giant Dipper or The Wild Mouse. But I LOVED The Walking Charlie, Skee Roll, and The Greyhound Race.
Making memories is what we do best!,

As a tradition every Summer since our youngest was born we visit the Boardwalk at least once a year. He will be 6 this Summer. Can't wait to have funnel cake and family time...
Me and My Girl, 2018

West Coast road trip with my husband. We stopped in Santa Cruz because it snows in Yosemite National Park! (And of course our last name is Croes same as Cruz.) ❤️

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Family & Friends

Our most precious memories include family and friends.

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..

Beach Fun

A mile of sandy beach helps make the Boardwalk a true California experience.

Fun Food

Food has always been an irresistable part of any Boardwalk visit.

Games

Visitors love the Challenge of a fun Boardwalk game.

Boardwalk Fun Facts

The Boardwalk has roots as far back as 1865. Learn fun facts through classic photos.

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Boardwalk Memories

Bring Boardwalk history to life with your stories and photos!

Latest Memories

A Captured Moment on Pleasure Pier, 1953

Marionette show 1970s , 1976

The Mouse, 1975

A Life Time of Boardwalk Memories, 1954

3rd & 4th Generation Giant Dipper

Fishing at Santa Cruz, 1969

Making memories is what we do best!,

Me and My Girl, 2018