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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Dream Honeymoon, 2018

The Santa Cruz Boardwalk was our first big trip together as a couple, so of course we went back for our honeymoon. We fell in love with the place and it's one of the places where we fell in...
My First Date With Mark, 1988

We had a wonderful dinner at Stagnaros on the Wharf, followed by a few rides on the boardwalk, The roller coaster, bumper cars, carousel and my now favorite ride - the overhead tram (Sky Glider...
First Date, 1988

On our first date, I decided to take my beautiful date to Santa Cruz. We had a great dinner at Stagnaros on the wharf, went on a few rides, then had our first kiss on Sky Glider. Now we go about 6...
Summer Days, 1971

My great uncle and aunt lived in Felton, CA. and our family often came to Boardwalk. My uncle used to go out on the pier and catch crab while we we all at Boardwalk going on the rides. We loved going...
Flowers for the Santa Cruz Seaside

I recently bought the book, “The Santa Cruz Boardwalk a Century by the Sea”. On page 57 there is this 1915 mention of “novel ways to attract attention and promote the Santa Cruz...
Carousel, 2015

I'm a local, born here in 1979. I wish I was born 20 years earlier to have enjoyed the fun house and plunge. My parents and grandparents were fortunate enough to spend much of their childhood here...
Stuck at the Bottom of the Barrel, 1968

One of the attractions in the fun house was a big revolving 'barrel'. It was about 7' in diameter with no top or bottom and it sat on its side and turned like a front-loading...
Welcome to California, 1966

My family moved from the Midwest to California in 1966 when this picture was taken, as I was entering the 8th grade. I immediately fell in love with all things Santa Cruz. My Dad quickly bought...

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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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