Baby’s First Ride, 2008
We’ve been going to Santa Cruz for 25 + years. After each of our 3 kids were born we have taken them to Santa Cruz when they were only 2
Mr. and Mrs. Lou and Sunny Bordisso, 1950
Mr. and Mrs. Lou and Sunny Bordisso
Dad at the Boardwalk, 1949
My dad, Frank DiSalvo, spending a day at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
Family Photos
My earliest family photo is from 1914. The others are from the 1950s.
Aunt Helen, 1920
This is a my aunt Helen Kearney (left) at the Santa Cruz Main Beach in 1920. She later became the head of the Berkeley library System. She lived to be
Me & Karen, 1962
This photo with my cousin Karen was taken in the Arcade Photo stand.
Santa Cruz or Bust
Every year, for the past 45 years, my family has been going to Santa Cruz for vacations. My parents didn’t drive so we would all get on a Greyhound bus
Ruth, 1940
I came across this photo of my Grandmother Ruth while going through her photo album after her passing in 1987. I believe that is was taken shortly after my families
Brass Ring
Before we were married, my husband, Harold surprised me with a trip to Santa Cruz to ride the carousel. We had a great ride but I tried unsuccessfully to get
Birthday Dips
My family and I decided to celebrate my 40th Birthday at Santa Cruz. My husband and daughter decided to ride the Giant Dipper 40 times between them in honor of
Bonnie’s Hair Saved Me
When I was 7 years old I begged my mom to ride the Wild Mouse roller coaster with me. After hours of begging she finally agreed. My mom has never
First Visit to the Boardwalk, 1970
This was my family’s first visit to the Boardwalk.
Memories
I have great memories of the Boardwalk, especially involving my Mom who died from Alzheimers 3 years ago. I remember riding the bus from Watsonville to downtown Santa Cruz and
A Loving Mom, 1973
Our family and a neighbor named Gail drove to the Boardwalk from Pacifica for a day of fun and sun. We found the perfect spot on the beach and sunbathed,
My Story, 2006
In my 12 years on earth, this has been my haven. I can just get away from everything. This has happened for 4 generations of my family. My grandmother took
Boardwalk Memories, 1968
My Aunt and Uncle lived in Los Altos, and many times when we were visiting them we planned a day at Santa Cruz, and of course the Boardwalk. One particular
