All Memories

This 1975 photo shows the Cave Train and Autorama. A lot of rides have been added since this photo was taken!

This photo was probably taken in the 1970’s. The “Super Round-Up” in the background opened in 1972. Anybody recognize the other ride, next to Sky Glider?

The last time a mermaid was spotted near the Boardwalk was in 1948, when actress Ann Blyth was in town to film (or maybe just promote) her new movie –

The Wild Mouse (1958 – 1976) was a popular and scary Boardwalk ride. With really sharp turns and no railings, it felt like you were going to shoot right off

Several generations of the Canfield family have guided the Boardwalk. In this 1997 photo Tom Canfield, vice president of operations (left), and his father, Boardwalk president Charles Canfield, review renovation

Anybody remember Venturer, a virtual reality ride from the 1990s? The Boardwalk’s first simulation ride! First installed inside the Casino Arcade, it was later moved to this location. Anyone remember

Who remembers any Boardwalk mascots? Sun Man was a short-lived character from the 1980s. Here’s a retired Sun Man with company vice president Tom Canfield in 2007 when we checked

Several of our carousel horses were once painted to look like zebras! Thanks to Kennolyn Camps in Soquel for sharing their photo from the the late 1950s or early 1960s.

WIPEOUT! The original Wipeout ride was located near the Giant Dipper from 1993 – 1996. It was replaced by a ride called CHAOS. Remember this ride?

Dorothy Decker led the Boardwalk’s water ballet team in 1941, performing in the saltwater pool called the Plunge (now Neptune’s Kingdom.)

Lifeguards started using paddleboards for ocean rescues starting around 1950. They had a daily paddle/workout to keep in shape. (Looks like that worked pretty well!)

The Giant Dipper was already 10 years old when this classic car hit the road. Photographer Trent Sherrill shot the 1934 Ford for “Traditional Rod & Kulture” magazine at the

This interesting 1961 photo shows the seawall improvement project near the Giant Dipper. The visionary man in the suit was company president Laurence Canfield. He also expanded the parking lots

The remodeled and redecorated Casino ballroom was renamed the Cocoanut Grove in 1947. Let’s dance!

Bumps, bruises and splinters didn’t prevent the Boardwalk’s Fun House from being a very popular place from 1925-1971. The spinning “barrel” was a dizzy challenge, but many local kids spent