Sun Tan Speical Train, 1947
In 1947, most visitors from San Francisco arrived at the Boardwalk on the Sun Tan Special train. You can see the Beach Band on the stairs to the right, welcoming
Old Pleasure Pier, 1912
Rhonda Burchell Liebig shared this amazing 1912 photograph of her great-grandmother, Coila Carter Burchell and grandfather Bruce Burchell.at the Boardwalk. They’re standing on the old Pleasure Pier. Thanks Rhonda! That
Neptune Kingdom Was and Indoor Pool, 1938
When Neptune’s Kingdom was an indoor pool, water carnival shows starring local swimmers and divers were a big attraction. Highlights on this 1938 poster include “the Human Submarine” and the
Work Romance, 1982
Over several summers and spring breaks after high school, I worked as a ride operator. Kiddie rides and Merry-go-Round first, then graduating to the bumper cars, and finally the BMOC
James Durbin, 2012
May 19, 2012 – The second “Durbin Day” James Durbin concert live at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! James has had incredible success with his album, “Memories of a Beatiful
Pride in your work, 1988
I wanted to work at the Boardwalk so bad. Following in the footsteps of my big brother, I got a job in games. They started an award program for great
Fun in the sun, 2009
I grew up going to santa cruz beach and boardwalk every weekend, then I took my 4 kids there every summer when we would visit northern Cali ( now living
Free Music Performances at the Boardwalk, 1940
Music lovers enjoyed free beach concerts at the Boardwalk in the 1940s too! Santa Cruz was one of four Northern California cities holding regular Sunday concerts for the public. The
Typical Sunday Afternoon Concert, 1911
A typical Sunday afternoon concert might include “The Postillion,” a waltz from the William Tell Overture; the Sousa march “El Capitan”; a selection from the Wall Street Girl, a popular
Santa Cruz or Bust!, 1957
This is my mom Charlotte, my dad Dennis and their Bedlington Terrier Penny.
Mama and Merrie, 1952
My grandmother Helen Groszmann and aunt Merrie Groszmann spending a day on the beach between the wharf and casino.
College Finals & Corndogs
One of my best friends and I had one heck of a semester at San Jose State. Once all of our finals at San Jose State were done and the
Friends on the Beach & the L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway, 1921
My grandmother Marguerite (Comfort) Williams (far right), her sister Edith (Comfort) Sundean (next to her) and friends on the beach in front of the first coaster, the L.A. Thompson Scenic
Midget Racer
My father and his parents lived on Ocean Street, and my grandfather worked on the Cave Train. Also, my great grandfather was a carpenter on the roller coaster. The back
Giant Dipper, 1950
This is a picture of the Giant Dipper taken in the 1950s. The station wall is quite different from what you see today.
Hello Hollywood, 1981
Director Jeremy Kagen arrived in Santa Cruz with a Hollywood film crew to shoot scenes on the Giant Dipper for a “new” release of The Sting titled “The Sting II”.
