Kewpie Doll, 1919
Kewpie Dolls were popular prizes in the early 1900s. This photo of Lillie and Tony Teshara was taken in front of a Kewipie Doll concession at the Boardwalk in 1919.
Cocoanut Grove – California Historial Landmark, 1946
The Cocoanut Grove became a California Historical Landmark in 1987. During the 1940s all the important bands stopped here as they traveled between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This 1946
Navy Hostpital at Casa Del Rey Hotel
During World War II, the Casa del Rey Hotel (across the street from the Boardwalk) served as a Navy hospital. The Plunge (indoor pool once located in Neptune’s Kingdom) was
Moore’s Mess of Mutts, 1981
Moore’s Mess of Mutts performed on the Beach Bandstand in the Summer of 1981. Notice the Ferris Wheel’s location? Where the Pirate Ship sits today!
Kepups and French Fries, 1971
This fabulous 1971 photo of Barbara Wetzel was taken in front of her family’s food concession. A Kepup was a hot dog cut into pieces, battered and deep fried on
Muscle Beach Party, 1986
Body building contests were big in the 80s. In 1986 this “Muscle Beach Party” was captured by local photographer Dan Coyro. The Jet Star can be seen in the background.
Wild Music at the Boardwalk, 1936
Cutting up in 1936 are “Big Joe” Gleason, a member of the Water Carnival comedy diving team; accordionist Dave Ferrari, who was in his ninth year of furnishing music for
Cave Train and Autorama, 1975
This 1975 photo shows the Cave Train and Autorama. A lot of rides have been added since this photo was taken!
Super Round-Up , 1970
This photo was probably taken in the 1970’s. The “Super Round-Up” in the background opened in 1972. Anybody recognize the other ride, next to Sky Glider?
Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid, 1948
The last time a mermaid was spotted near the Boardwalk was in 1948, when actress Ann Blyth was in town to film (or maybe just promote) her new movie –
Wild Mouse
The Wild Mouse (1958 – 1976) was a popular and scary Boardwalk ride. With really sharp turns and no railings, it felt like you were going to shoot right off
Charles and Tom Canfield, 1997
Several generations of the Canfield family have guided the Boardwalk. In this 1997 photo Tom Canfield, vice president of operations (left), and his father, Boardwalk president Charles Canfield, review renovation
Venturer
Anybody remember Venturer, a virtual reality ride from the 1990s? The Boardwalk’s first simulation ride! First installed inside the Casino Arcade, it was later moved to this location. Anyone remember
Boardwalk Mascots, 2007
Who remembers any Boardwalk mascots? Sun Man was a short-lived character from the 1980s. Here’s a retired Sun Man with company vice president Tom Canfield in 2007 when we checked
Carousel Zebras, 1960
Several of our carousel horses were once painted to look like zebras! Thanks to Kennolyn Camps in Soquel for sharing their photo from the the late 1950s or early 1960s.
Wipeout, 1993
WIPEOUT! The original Wipeout ride was located near the Giant Dipper from 1993 – 1996. It was replaced by a ride called CHAOS. Remember this ride?
