Boardwalk Fun Facts

Clint Eastwood filming Sudden Impact, 1983

Here's Clint Eastwood at the Boardwalk when he directed and starred in the 1983 thriller, Sudden Impact.

Carousel Then and Now, 1968

Today's "then and now" photo shows how our Looff Carousel looked in 1968 and how it looks today.

Taking The Plunge

The huge indoor saltwater swimming pool was a popular Boardwalk attraction for nearly 60 years!

The Palace of Fun, 1925

The Boardwalk’s Fun House opened in 1925. You could pay-and-stay as long as you wanted! The "Palace of Fun" included a tall slide, an "ocean waves" undulating walkway, a large...

Boardwalk Then and Now, 1967

This artsy "then and now" photo blends a 1967 black-and-white image from our archives with a present-day photo taken from the same location. Kudos to Boardwalk photographer WQ and...

Santa Cruz Lifeguards in WWII Jeep, 1946

Santa Cruz lifeguards got their first motorized equipment in 1946, a World War II Jeep. Bill Lidderdale, at the wheel with Princess in his lap, trained many local guards.

Wild Mouse Stories Keep Coming

The Wild Mouse rattled Boardwalk guests over 40 years ago...and we're STILL hearing crazy stories about it from guests!

Changing Bandstands

Our beach bandstand sure has changed a lot over the years!

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
Phone (831) 423-5590

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