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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Rides & Attractions

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Senior Sneak Day, 1965
Campbell High School traditionally sent its senior class to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz for one day, towards the end of the school year. It was called Senior Sneak Day. We really had lots of fun...
Above The Boardwalk, 1975
I went to the Beach and Boardwalk many times when I was growing up in San Jose in the 1960's and '70s, as well as fishing on the Municipal Wharf with my Dad. On August 2, 1975, I had my...
Wild Mouse, 1966
Lots of great memories there, as I grew up in Redwood Estates, Surfin Safaries, Senior sneak day, concerts on the beach, But the one that really sticks with me is...My dad took me on the Wild Mouse, He...
Speed Boat Ride, 1956
In July of 1956 we stayed at the Sea & Sand Hotel on West Cliff Drive (still there!) and spent time at the Boardwalk with my parents. My brother and I spent all day there while our parents...
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Giant Dipper and Mothers Day Brunch, 1995
Back in 1994 I was 9 years old and my family did the Mother's Day brunch at the Coconut Grove! The whole crew was there, grandparents and all my cousins. It was my first...
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The Carousel , 2010
My story starts in the late summer of 2010. It had been a couple months since I moved back to the Bay Area for a new job and new opportunity. After being away from all my College friends for a couple...
Autorama Crew, 1963
I worked at the Autorama during the summers of 1961, 62 and 63. The photo is the Autorama crew of 1963. From left to right on the bottom of the two photos is Rich Frischknecht, Dick Scotter, Milt...
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Favorite Hat Reunion, 2015
A friend and I spent the day at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in July of 2015. We had an awesome time! I was so bummed when my fave hat flew off on the roller coaster. When I called the...