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Boardwalk Fun Facts

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,...

Dante's Inferno - A Trip to Hades, 1932

Our very first haunted ride, "Dante’s Inferno – A Trip to Hades" opened in the same exact location way back in 1932. Over many decades, we've re-used the same spot for...

Inside Cocoanut Grove Then and Now, 1947

The Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove Ballroom maintains its classic charm after more than 100+ years of fashionable dances, popular concerts and must-attend events. Today it'...

Ice Skateboards on the Boardwalk, 1995

When Olympic ice skaters visited the Boardwalk for a TV special in the summer of 1995, it was definitely a major production. Ted Whiting shares photos and memories from the big event:...