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Giant Dipper Fun, 1935

This picture was taken of my mom Florence when she was in her early 20’s. Just a day at the beach with her Italian friends and family in front of the Giant Dipper ride, what could be better?

3rd & 4th Generation Giant Dipper riders, 2018

My son Jake and granddaughter Emma. Her first time on the Giant Dipper. He couldn't wait until she was tall enough. 50" I was the same way with him.

Two Eight-Year-Olds on the Boardwalk , 1973

My family would go to the Boardwalk for a day of fun every year. This particular year my friend Lisa and I were allowed to go off by ourselves and have fun until meeting up with the...

Boardwalk's First Ride "Hostess

I started working at the Boardwalk taking tickets. Girls were not allowed to operate the rides. That did not sit well with me and I started bugging management. I remember the...

Above The Boardwalk, 1975

More pictures from August 2, 1975.

Above The Boardwalk, 1975

This is the last in the series of pictures.

Leaving the Boardwalk, 1977

This is a photo of my family leaving the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk Summer of 77. Second photo is Unique McPete on the Highwire.

Boardwalk photo

Stuck at the Bottom of the Barrel, 1968

One of the attractions in the fun house was a big revolving 'barrel'. It was about 7' in diameter with no top or bottom and it sat on its side and turned like a front-loading...

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

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