Beach Bandstand, 1950
Some of our Friday Night Bands would really like this setup…. walk to the stage without touching the sand! This photo was probably taken around 1950.
Giant Dipper Painted
Our Giant Dipper is GLEAMING!! Thanks to painting contractor Baynum Painting, headquartered in Kentucky, they specialize in painting roller coasters and amusement park rides. Fun Facts: • The Dipper turns
The Abominable SunMan
We’ve had some crazy-fun characters here at the Boardwalk but, I’m not sure any of them beat out the Abominable SunMan. Who remembers this hairy beach beast?
Marini’s Hat Stand, 1967
In 1967, Marini’s Hat Stand was a cute little concession near the Ferris Wheel. Does anybody recognize the building?
Giant Mola Mola and Octopus, 1927
The capture of a giant ocean sunfish (Mola Mola) and an octopus that measured twelve feet from tip to tip called for an exhibit of these two rarities.
My early days
I was born in Salt Creek Northern Ca. and my family moved to Soquel. I was 9 when Pearl Harbor happened. I went to Santa Cruz High as Soquel High
Under the Boardwalk, 1963
I met my husband cruising Beach Street at the Boardwalk. He was riding with a buddy in an XKE; I was driving my Sprite with my girlfriend. We decided to
Oldest couple to ride the Giant Dipper?, 2013
My parents were visiting Santa Cruz for Thanksgiving 2013 so we took them for a day at the Boardwalk. They wanted to ride the Giant Dipper with their grandkids and
Mabel & Ethel Shepherd, 1917
My grandmother and her sister traveled from Fresno to Santa Cruz in the early 1900s to sunbathe and enjoy the Boardwalk. I find it uncanny how similar it looks today.
Everyone Called Me “Monkey”, 1959
My mom, 3 sisters and I would go to Santa Cruz every summer for 3 weeks. I got to know the Boardwalk vendors and ride operators because I was pretty
My Family’s Boardwalk Memoriesf, 1990
When my children were young we would drive from Redmond, Washington to Hollister,California to visit my wife’s sister. Then we would drive over to the Boardwalk. For a Pepsi can
In the Arcade, 1966
My brother and I chaperoning our older sister on a date. We had our picture taken together in the Arcade, the year was approx. 1966.
Wild Mouse Terror, 1979
I remember my mom using her tax return money to take me and my brother to the Boardwalk from San Carlos. We rented a tiny, cheap beach motel with 2
Laser Lights and Bumper Cars, 1983
A bunch of us girls piled into our car and headed over to the Boardwalk. Of course we did the Giant Dipper. It was the first time my friend Jessica
The Best, 2013
I’ve been going to the boardwalk for over 50 years now and have had a fantastic experience each and every year. I’ve enjoyed the rides, beach, wharf and of course
Miss California Pageant, 1927
The annual Miss California competition was held in Santa Cruz from 1924 – 1985, with many of the big events at the Boardwalk and Cocoanut Grove. This photo was taken
