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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Boardwalk Fun Facts

NORCAL Junior Lifeguards, 1968
Check out this 1968 photograph of Junior Lifeguards taking a break in front of the Boardwalk.
Ruth "the Human Submarine" Kahl, 1938
Remembering Ruth Kahl who passed away recently at the age of 99. As a teenager, Ruth "the Human Submarine" was a featured performer in the Boardwalk Plunge, she held the *World...
The Giant Mola Mola, 1927
When local fishermen captured a Giant Mola Mola (ocean sunfish) and a twelve-foot Monster Octopus way back in 1927, it called for a special exhibit of the two rarities.
Easter Egg Hunt, 1947
Hundreds of kids racing to find tiny hidden treasures in the sand during an Easter Egg Hunt at the Boardwalk back in 1947.
The Crazy Day
The Crazy Dazy entertained Boardwalk visitors back in the 1960s before it moved to a new home in South Africa. Did you know we're getting a sweet new "Twirlin' Teacups" ride this summer?...
Mural with a History, 1973
Next time you're passing "Bay Brews" (near Logger's Revenge), take a peek inside to check out a mural you may not have noticed before. The 40-foot painting captures the full...
Zebras on the Carousel
Each winter our carousel horses get a fresh coat of paint, but did you know that a few of our horses were once painted like zebras? Pretty wild, eh?! Shout out to Kennolyn Camps in Soquel for bringing...
Clam Chowder Cookoff Minigolf
When our Clam Chowder Cook-Off first began, way back in the '80s, organizers faced some interesting challenges. For starters, the event was held indoors, around the mini-golf course,...