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 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.) ❤️
Jail Time, 1954

These are our parents Carl and Dorothy Plank in the Arcade section of the Boardwalk. My sister (on the box) and I thought we were in jail!
Family Vacations, 1950

Several times every year we went to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. One year the Santa Cruz newspaper asked to take our picture for a feature article. It was great. This is my Dad, younger...
Honeymoon, 2015

I grew up in San Jose, and going to the Boardwalk was always a treat. When I graduated high school, I worked summers at a camp above Corralitos, and me and a few other camp workers would pile into my...

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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 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

Jail Time, 1954

Family Vacations, 1950

Honeymoon, 2015