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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Our Santa Cruz Memories

When I was little, we lived in San Jose. Every weekend, my folks would pack up the car and we would head to Santa Cruz. I love this place very much and now share it with my family. From the...
My Grandma and her friends 1941, 2021

This is a picture of my Grandma with her high school friends from 1941, she was born in 1925 and she told me it was in high school so I'm just guessing around 1941, a lot going...
Skeeball in the Arcade, 2012

I lived in San Jose and Capitola from 1967 to 2011. We went to the Boardwalk many times. It was always fun to play games in the Arcade. Skeeball was one of our favorites. This is a photo of my son...
2 TIME ROCK-N-ROLL HERO/HALL OF FAME,

Gregg Rolie been a long-time friend and member of three of America's biggest super bands and now on his third super group, yes (Santana) (Journey) and the Ringo Starr All-star...
1904 Santa Cruz boardwalk

My great-grandma at the Casino grand opening Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 1904.
Grandma Ruth, 1929

My grandma passed away in 2004. Was looking through her old pictures and came across this amazing memory. My grandma and friends at the boardwalk, Dated July, 28 1929.
My Mom at the Bordwalk, 1947

This is one of my favorite photos of my mom when she was little. She was about 2 at the time so I’m guessing it was from 1947. My grandparents and her lived in CA for as long as I could remember...
Neptune’s Kingdom Love, 1950

Flipping through my Great Grandma’s albums I came across this photo of her and my Great Grandpa sitting on the beach in front of Neptune’s Kingdom. He was born in Soquel from parents that...

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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..

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

Our Santa Cruz Memories

My Grandma and her friends 1941, 2021

Skeeball in the Arcade, 2012

2 TIME ROCK-N-ROLL HERO/HALL OF FAME,

1904 Santa Cruz boardwalk

Grandma Ruth, 1929

My Mom at the Bordwalk, 1947

Neptune’s Kingdom Love, 1950