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All Memories

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

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

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

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.

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

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