Wild Music at the Boardwalk, 1936
Cutting up in 1936 are “Big Joe” Gleason, a member of the Water Carnival comedy diving team; accordionist Dave Ferrari, who was in his ninth year of furnishing music for
Cave Train and Autorama, 1975
This 1975 photo shows the Cave Train and Autorama. A lot of rides have been added since this photo was taken!
Super Round-Up , 1970
This photo was probably taken in the 1970’s. The “Super Round-Up” in the background opened in 1972. Anybody recognize the other ride, next to Sky Glider?
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid, 1948
The last time a mermaid was spotted near the Boardwalk was in 1948, when actress Ann Blyth was in town to film (or maybe just promote) her new movie –
Wild Mouse
The Wild Mouse (1958 – 1976) was a popular and scary Boardwalk ride. With really sharp turns and no railings, it felt like you were going to shoot right off
Charles and Tom Canfield, 1997
Several generations of the Canfield family have guided the Boardwalk. In this 1997 photo Tom Canfield, vice president of operations (left), and his father, Boardwalk president Charles Canfield, review renovation
Hot Dog!, 1927
HOT DOG! Henry “Hot Dog” Miller was a Boardwalk institution in the 1920’s. In 1927, Miller’s famous hot dog enterprise was favorably placed at the entrance to the colonnade, leading
Venturer
Anybody remember Venturer, a virtual reality ride from the 1990s? The Boardwalk’s first simulation ride! First installed inside the Casino Arcade, it was later moved to this location. Anyone remember
Boardwalk Mascots, 2007
Who remembers any Boardwalk mascots? Sun Man was a short-lived character from the 1980s. Here’s a retired Sun Man with company vice president Tom Canfield in 2007 when we checked
Carousel Zebras, 1960
Several of our carousel horses were once painted to look like zebras! Thanks to Kennolyn Camps in Soquel for sharing their photo from the the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Wipeout, 1993
WIPEOUT! The original Wipeout ride was located near the Giant Dipper from 1993 – 1996. It was replaced by a ride called CHAOS. Remember this ride?
Dorothy Decker & Water Ballet Team, 1941
Dorothy Decker led the Boardwalk’s water ballet team in 1941, performing in the saltwater pool called the Plunge (now Neptune’s Kingdom.)
Lifeguards’ Paddleboards, 1950
Lifeguards started using paddleboards for ocean rescues starting around 1950. They had a daily paddle/workout to keep in shape. (Looks like that worked pretty well!)
1934 Ford for “Traditional Rod & Kulture” Magazine
The Giant Dipper was already 10 years old when this classic car hit the road. Photographer Trent Sherrill shot the 1934 Ford for “Traditional Rod & Kulture” magazine at the
Seawall Improvement Project, 1961
This interesting 1961 photo shows the seawall improvement project near the Giant Dipper. The visionary man in the suit was company president Laurence Canfield. He also expanded the parking lots
Casino Ballroom renamed Cocoanut Grove
The remodeled and redecorated Casino ballroom was renamed the Cocoanut Grove in 1947. Let’s dance!
