All Memories
Flying Cages
Our Flying Cages gave riders a workout in the 1960s… you used your weight to rock the cage and move the ride. If you were big and strong enough you
20 Millionth Giant Dipper Rider, 1976
Nikie Jensen of San Francisco was the 20 millionth Giant Dipper rider in April, 1976! The photo also shows current Boardwalk President Charles Canfield with the microphone, and former promotions
Ferris Wheel, 1950
Hey, where’s the pirate ship? In the 1950s, the Ferris Wheel was a major thrill with a prime location! Notice any other changes since this photo was taken?
First Miss California Pageant, 1951
The very first Miss California Pageant was held at the Boardwalk/Cocoanut Grove in 1924. The record-breaking crowd in this 1951 photo was estimated at 36,000!
Above The Boardwalk, 1975
I went to the Beach and Boardwalk many times when I was growing up in San Jose in the 1960’s and ’70s, as well as fishing on the Municipal Wharf
Speed Boat Ride, 1956
In July of 1956 we stayed at the Sea & Sand Hotel on West Cliff Drive (still there!) and spent time at the Boardwalk with my parents. My brother and
Wild Mouse, 1966
Lots of great memories there, as I grew up in Redwood Estates, Surfin Safaries, Senior sneak day, concerts on the beach, But the one that really sticks with me is…My
Classics, 1996
My family has been spending summers in Santa Cruz since my Grandmother was young. We would stay at the Terrace Courts for months. This is a photo we took in
Larry’s Restaurant, 1968
My first restaurant job was at Larry’s across the street from the entrance to the Penny Arcade. The Arcade occupied the entire first floor of the domed casino building. When
4th of July , 2015
My family is from Valencia California and I had opportunity to take my family last year for the first time to Santa Cruz and enjoy the Boardwalk. A very memorable
Giant Dipper and Mothers Day Brunch, 1995
Back in 1994 I was 9 years old and my family did the Mother’s Day brunch at the Coconut Grove! The whole crew was there, grandparents and all my cousins.
The Carousel , 2010
My story starts in the late summer of 2010. It had been a couple months since I moved back to the Bay Area for a new job and new opportunity.
Autorama Crew, 1963
I worked at the Autorama during the summers of 1961, 62 and 63. The photo is the Autorama crew of 1963. From left to right on the bottom of the
Great Times in the Warm California Sun, 1972
My first memory was at the age of 5. After a fun day on the beach we climbed up the stairs to buy soft-serve ice cream, chocolate-covered bananas, cotton candy,
Worked Here, 1998
I worked at the Boardwalk in 1998 in my junior year of high school. I was the guy who was always goofing around when he was supposed to be sweeping.
Boardwalk Employees Making Good, 1974
I was attending a summer seminar at New York University a few years ago, and while eating breakfast one morning was introduced to another attendee by a friend of mine.
