Couples on Boat

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Romance

Dream Honeymoon, 2018
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk was our first big trip together as a couple, so of course we went back for our honeymoon. We fell in love with the place and it's one of the places where we fell in...
My First Date With Mark, 1988
We had a wonderful dinner at Stagnaros on the Wharf, followed by a few rides on the boardwalk, The roller coaster, bumper cars, carousel and my now favorite ride - the overhead tram (Sky Glider...
Welcome to California, 1966
My family moved from the Midwest to California in 1966 when this picture was taken, as I was entering the 8th grade. I immediately fell in love with all things Santa Cruz. My Dad quickly bought...
Amazing Life "Ride", 1970
I met Art, Mike and Ed as I was waiting to ride the Giant Dipper. Since I was standing in front of Art, we spoke to each other first. When our conversation began to lag, he was quiet for a...
Boardwalk photo
Love at First Sight, 1966
I flew to Santa Cruz from Washington state right after high school graduation with one of my girlfriends. I was 17 years old and met a guy on the Boardwalk who was in the Navy and stationed at...
Young Love, 1940
This is my grandfather's brother Warren Cook and his wife Margie, either right before or right after they were married in 1941. I love old photos of the Boardwalk, and the 'walk looks very...
Boardwalk photo
Best Date Ever!, 1981
It was my 19th birthday, the summer of 1981. I met this terrific girl at college named Andie. A Bay Area California native, like me. With a gorgeous tan and beautiful blonde hair. We played all...
Under the Boardwalk, 1964
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 swap rides. I've been with my...