My first Santa Cruz photo, 1958
My parents took me to Santa Cruz when I was 6 months old. My dad’s parents would stay in a little cottage close to the Boardwalk for a month’s vacation,
Old Family Photo, 1915
This is a picture of a great-great aunt of mine and other members of the family enjoying the day at Santa Cruz! Fun to see how they used to dress
Cured by the Giant Dipper, 2020
I have a friend whose husband died in an industrial accident leaving her with three children. She fell into a deep depression. Wouldn’t leave the house. Watched TV all day.
Finally!, 1950
I was always afraid to ride the Giant Dipper as a teenager. I would tell my date “oh I’ve ridden that many times, let’s go to the merry-go-round.” When I
A family day at Santa Cruz, 2019
My granddaughter and I rode several of the rides together but the one ride that stands out in my mind is the Giant Dipper. Before leaving we enjoyed some ice
Mom Sent it Back, 2017
Friday night concerts on the beach were a regular thing. Driving out from Central CA, sometimes solo, sometimes with friends/family. For years, I took beach balls to toss out, and
Battle of the Bands, 1964, 1964
I was a member of the band, The Pendeltons in 1964 and participated in the Battle of the Bands that year. We won that year and celebrated at the Boardwalk.
Perfect Moment, 2024
Visiting the iconic Boardwalk, enjoying the amenities, retail and natural beauty.
Santa Cruz, 1955
(From left to right) Sue, Me (Gayl), and Mary Elizabeth
Siblings in Santa Cruz Jail, 1951
My brothers and sister visiting Santa Cruz in 1951
Kids enjoying the old pier, 1938
This is my grandmother and her sister and cousins enjoying the Boardwalk while on the old (no longer existent) pier. She has such wonderful memories of their summer trip to
Mamie Started It, 1957
Beginning in 1957, my Grandmother Mamie started taking my brother, cousin and me to Santa Cruz each summer. Most years we would ride a Greyhound bus from Sacramento to Santa
Vacation Highlight, 1986
Every year, my family would camp at nearby Mt. Madonna County Park. We kids looked forward with glee to the day our parents would gather all the cousins together for
Mom and Dad Having Fun, 1951
I found this at my moms house she is 92 nowadays. Those crazy kids!!!
Santa Cruz Saloon, 1967
My grandfather (on the right) celebrates his birthday at the Santa Cruz Saloon with his two cousins.
My Grandma and her friends, 1941
This is a picture of my Grandma with her high school friends from 1941, she was born in 1925 and she told me it was in high school so I’m
