All Memories
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
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
Amazing Life “Ride”, 1970
I first met Ed while waiting to ride the Giant Dipper. Since I was standing in front of his friend Art, we spoke to each other first. When our conversation
Cocoanut Grove, 1948
The Cocoanut Grove became a California Historical Landmark in 1987. During the 1940s all the important bands stopped to perform here as they traveled between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Taking The Plunge
The huge indoor saltwater swimming pool was a popular Boardwalk attraction for nearly 60 years!
Better than Disneyland, 2018
My children have been to Disneyland dozens of times but say they have more fun on “our” boardwalk. Coasters, thrill rides and ice cream cones are what they love. Thank
Grandkids first visit to the Boardwalk, 2018
This picture is of our 2 youngest grandchildren and their first visit to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Our family has been coming here since the late 1940s. I sometimes joke
Senior Sneak Day, 1965
Campbell High School traditionally sent its senior class to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz for one day, towards the end of the school year. It was called Senior Sneak Day.
The Mystery Love Letter , 1968
My wife and I return to the Boardwalk every year on Memorial Day or Labor Day. It started in 1968 when a young sixteen year old girl walked to the
My birthday with my awesome dad, 1971
Every year on my birthday, starting in 1971, my Dad and I had a date, lunch at Castignolas, at a table overlooking the Boardwalk. Then we would go spend the
Nephew’s Day at the Boardwalk, 2018
Took my nephew to the boardwalk and caught one of my favorite photos of him.
Love at first sight, 1966
I had gone to the beach with my family and while there we ran into some family friends. They asked me to take their daughter on the Boardwalk and buy
Memories of a homesick native., 1980
Santa Cruz is my hometown. I was born there, spent most of my childhood and teenage years there, and have been homesick for it for most of the past 20
My First Date With Mark, 1988
We had a wonderful dinner at Stagnaros on the Wharf, followed by a few rides on the boardwalk, The roller coaster, bumper cars, carousel and my now favorite ride –
Dream Honeymoon, 2018
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk was our first big trip together as a couple, so of course we went back for our honeymoon. We fell in love with the place and
First Date, 1988
On our first date, I decided to take my beautiful date to Santa Cruz. We had a great dinner at Stagnaros on the wharf, went on a few rides, then
