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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...

Shoot the Chutes, 1928

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 "Shoot the Chutes" ride...
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The Patriotic Tank Top, 1969

My favorite activity during the late 60's, when I was in high school, was to head over to the Boardwalk from San Jose. My high school friends and I loved to "cruise" the Boardwalk...
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The Proposal, 1987

I have very fond memories of Santa Cruz. My parents owned a restaurant in San Francisco and the Boardwalk was our family get-away. My husband and I would later go to the Boardwalk almost every other...
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Tunnel of Love, 1950

In the fifties when we were dating we used the cave train ride as our 'tunnel of love'. We had 4 minutes to make out like crazy!! And I don't think we were the only ones. After all...