I was the ride operator in 1987, 1987
I worked for the Boardwalk in the late 1980s during the best years of my young life. Santa Cruz was wild and free at the time. It came with adventure
Carousel memories, 2019
From working at the Boardwalk as a teen to taking both of my children on the rides, Santa Cruz Boardwalk is a summer staple. Our favorite attraction has always been
Two-year-old thrill on the Carousel, 1972
At age 2, nothing could be more exciting to Jeremy than riding the Zebras on the Carousel! Check out that enthusiasm! We were relatively new to Santa Cruz, and this
Taking care of history, 2011
I ran the Carousel during the Summers of 1986-1989. I enjoyed being a part of Boardwalk history; hearing the music, seeing generations of Santa Cruzen’s riding the same carousel they
A new generation, 1984
I grew up going to the Boardwalk with my family. Now I’m making similar memories with my family bringing my son to ride the same rides. First photo is me
3 generations, 2025
Three generations have ridden this carousel. It was so much fun for my daughter and I to share this special ride with my grandson.
Bucket list, 2025
I fell in love with Santa Cruz after seeing the Lost Boys movie for the first time back in 1990. My older brother was supposed to be ‘baby-sitting’ me for
Family Carousel, 1978
I have been riding the Looff carousel my whole life! When I was a little girl, seen here riding with my grandma, there was a row of zebras and they
Carousel ride with my daughter, 2022
Fun ride with my daughter on the Carousel. We love trying to throw the rings in the clown’s mouth.
Right in the Clown’s Mouth, 1999
Home for the Summer from college, I always found time to cruise to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk with family and friends. Riding the world famous Looff Carousel was always a
My heart-The Looff
As a child every summer our vacation wouldn’t be to Disneyland, it was to the Boardwalk. Full disclosure-we did visit Disneyland twice but I did not like it as it
Let’s go back in time on Cave Train!, 2009
We started taking our sons on the Cave Train Adventure when they were able to sit on our laps and ride for free! Not a day at the Santa Cruz
My Giant Dipper Story, 1964
In the summer of 1964, I turned 7 years old. I also celebrated my First Holy Communion. My mother wanted impress upon me how special this event was. She scheduled
Boardwalk in Winter, 1968
Sometimes the Boardwalk is closed like on this chilly day in 1968. Photo by John Bass.
The Fun House, 1969
This is a picture taken in front of the Fun House with all of us who were working on the Boardwalk that summer for the Seaside company:)) Im in there
Rock & Roll, 2019
This was a Bertazzon Matterhorn ride that would spin around forwards and backwards and swing in and out. The ride vehicles were a Chevrolet Bel Air body. It was removed
