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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I grew up across street at Casa Alta

From 1971 - 1981, my mom, my brother and I lived across the street from the roller coaster. I spent my whole young life in this beautiful place! There was never a dull moment!...
Enjoying the Beach, 1960

This is a photo of my late husband, Marc Paris. He always loved the Santa Cruz area, and we were fortunate to move there a year before he passed in 2011.
Dipping Our Toes in the Ocean , 2014

I moved to California from the East Coast when I was 18 and on my own. I'd never traveled far or been to the coast or experienced the ocean. I had always dreamt about it and hoped one...
The Willoughby Family, 1931

Alfred and Emily Willoughby often came to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to visit their daughter Esther Willoughby Harris and her husband John Ralph Harris and their precious granddaughter in...
Life on the Boardwalk, 1945

My father was a lifeguard at Cowells Beach for years. He was also in the Water Carnivals in the Plunge. He did a lot of surfing with his friends. My sister and myself grew up at the beach. Then...
Above The Boardwalk, 1975

More pictures from August 2, 1975.
Above The Boardwalk, 1975

This is the last in the series of pictures.
Leaving the Boardwalk, 1977

This is a photo of my family leaving the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk Summer of 77. Second photo is Unique McPete on the Highwire.

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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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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Phone (831) 423-5590

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