All Memories
I was the ride operator in 1987, 1987
I worked for the Boardwalk in the late 1980s during the best years of my young life. Santa Cruz was wild and free at the time. It came with adventure
Carousel memories, 2019
From working at the Boardwalk as a teen to taking both of my children on the rides, Santa Cruz Boardwalk is a summer staple. Our favorite attraction has always been
Two-year-old thrill on the Carousel, 1972
At age 2, nothing could be more exciting to Jeremy than riding the Zebras on the Carousel! Check out that enthusiasm! We were relatively new to Santa Cruz, and this
Taking care of history, 2011
I ran the Carousel during the Summers of 1986-1989. I enjoyed being a part of Boardwalk history; hearing the music, seeing generations of Santa Cruzen’s riding the same carousel they
All the Damn Vampires!, 2005
My Dad and I riding the Dipper for probably the 5th time that day. He always took me to the Boardwalk several times during our trips. Usually on bring a
Born in SC the year the Boardwalk opened, 2016
Always loved the carousel, ‘til her very last days, well into her 90’s! 🥹❤️
A new generation, 1984
I grew up going to the Boardwalk with my family. Now I’m making similar memories with my family bringing my son to ride the same rides. First photo is me
First Timer, 2022
This is the first time my grandson visited the Boardwalk. He had a blast!
3 generations, 2025
Three generations have ridden this carousel. It was so much fun for my daughter and I to share this special ride with my grandson.
Bucket list, 2025
I fell in love with Santa Cruz after seeing the Lost Boys movie for the first time back in 1990. My older brother was supposed to be ‘baby-sitting’ me for
Family Carousel, 1978
I have been riding the Looff carousel my whole life! When I was a little girl, seen here riding with my grandma, there was a row of zebras and they
Finding out, 1993
We road the train to the Boardwalk as part of of my dad’s company picnic. That’s when I found out I was pregnant so I couldn’t ride any of the
Making new memories, 2011
My son Daniel and his grandma, Debbie and I went to the Boardwalk. It was Daniel’s first time! As we walked along the Boardwalk, so many special memories raced through
Your lineup for Summer 1996 is WRONG`, 1996
I was there. I bought the T-shirt the only year you sold them. I am the only person to have autographs on the T-shirt for ALL performers. That summer, one
Best memories started young!, 1985
Some of my earliest and best memories are of good times playing on the beach with my mom and dad! I remember finding lots of sea shells and taking them
Carousel ride with my daughter, 2022
Fun ride with my daughter on the Carousel. We love trying to throw the rings in the clown’s mouth.
