Couples on Boat

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Romance

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...
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 (for "our...
Rowing Club Excursion, 1937
I am 73 years old and still get excited when I am leaving for Santa Cruz. I have been visiting since the late 30s with my parents, grandparents and with my family and pals. Being a life...
Chute the Chutes, 1926
Ray O'Reilly and his girlfriend Victoria in the 1920s. The unusual structure behind the couple has been identified as a rare photograph of the Boardwalk's "Chute the Chutes" ride...