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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Latest Memories

Grandkids first visit to the Boardwalk

This picture is of our 2 youngest grandchildren and their first visit to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Our family has been coming here since the late 1940s. I sometimes joke that you...
Better than Disneyland, 2018

My children have been to Disneyland dozens of times but say they have more fun on "our" boardwalk. Coasters, thrill rides and ice cream cones are what they love. Thank you Boardwalk...
Memories of a homesick native., 1980

Santa Cruz is my hometown. I was born there, spent most of my childhood and teenage years there, and have been homesick for it for most of the past 20 years. Part of the problem of growing...
Love at first sight, 1966

I had gone to the beach with my family and while there we ran into some family friends. They asked me to take their daughter on the Boardwalk and buy her ice cream. I was 18 years old. While...
Nephew's Day at the Boardwalk, 2018

Took my nephew to the boardwalk and caught one of my favorite photos of him.
My birthday with my awesome dad, 1971

Every year on my birthday, starting in 1971, my Dad and I had a date, lunch at Castignolas, at a table overlooking the Boardwalk. Then we would go spend the afternoon having the time of...
Senior Sneak Day, 1965

Campbell High School traditionally sent its senior class to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz for one day, towards the end of the school year. It was called Senior Sneak Day. We really had lots of fun...
The Mystery Love Letter , 1968

My wife and I return to the Boardwalk every year on Memorial Day or Labor Day. It started in 1968 when a young sixteen year old girl walked to the Boardwalk every day from her summer home just...

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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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