All Memories
Flowers for the Santa Cruz Seaside Company, 1915
I recently bought the book, “The Santa Cruz Boardwalk a Century by the Sea”. On page 57 there is this 1915 mention of “novel ways to attract attention and promote
Summer Days, 1971
My great uncle and aunt lived in Felton, CA. and our family often came to Boardwalk. My uncle used to go out on the pier and catch crab while we
Carousel, 2015
I’m a local, born here in 1979. I wish I was born 20 years earlier to have enjoyed the fun house and plunge. My parents and grandparents were fortunate enough
Welcome to California, 1966
My family moved from the Midwest to California in 1966 when this picture was taken, as I was entering the 8th grade. I immediately fell in love with all things
Stuck at the Bottom of the Barrel, 1968
One of the attractions in the fun house was a big revolving ‘barrel’. It was about 7′ in diameter with no top or bottom and it sat on its side
Leaving the Boardwalk, 1977
This is a photo of my family leaving the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk Summer of 77. Second photo is Unique McPete on the Highwire.
Above The Boardwalk, 1975
This is the last in the series of pictures.
Above The Boardwalk, 1975
More pictures from August 2, 1975.
Life on the Boardwalk, 1945
My father was a lifeguard at Cowells Beach for years. He was also in the Water Carnivals in the Plunge. He did a lot of surfing with his friends. My
Boardwalk Fans
We’re truly thankful for our amazing guests. Thank you for sharing so many family memories and fun times with us over the years.
Boardwalk’s Fun House, 1925
The Boardwalk’s Fun House was a wild and crazy place for kids from 1925 to 1971. Highlights included a large wooden slide, a turning barrel, a spinning disk, and rocking
The Wild Mouse
The Wild Mouse absolutely terrified an entire generation of riders! There’s no date on this archival photo, but it ran from 1958 to 1975.
Relics of World War II
Life along the Boardwalk looks pretty sweet in this archival photo from the 1950s. See the curtains along the Boardwalk’s seawall? They are blackout curtains, left over from World War
Aqua Archery, 1926
Free summer entertainment is a fun tradition at the Boardwalk and this 1926 photo of “Aqua Archery” is a fine example of something new and exciting!
Romeo & Juliet on the Giant Dipper
Strange but true: A serious, feline production of Romeo & Juliet included a scene on the Boardwalk’s Giant Dipper. This photo from our archives shows Boardwalk Mechanic, Brian W. assisting
Boardwalk Laser Theatre
Pull up a bean-bag chair and experience Pink Floyd inside the Laser Dome! Ah, the 80s.
