Memories of a homesick native., 1980
Santa Cruz is my hometown. I was born there, spent most of my childhood and teenage years there, and have been homesick for it for most of the past 20
Summer Days, 1971
My great uncle and aunt lived in Felton, CA. and our family often came to Boardwalk. My uncle used to go out on the pier and catch crab while we
Carousel, 2015
I’m a local, born here in 1979. I wish I was born 20 years earlier to have enjoyed the fun house and plunge. My parents and grandparents were fortunate enough
Stuck at the Bottom of the Barrel, 1968
One of the attractions in the fun house was a big revolving ‘barrel’. It was about 7′ in diameter with no top or bottom and it sat on its side
Leaving the Boardwalk, 1977
This is a photo of my family leaving the Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk Summer of 77. Second photo is Unique McPete on the Highwire.
Above The Boardwalk, 1975
This is the last in the series of pictures.
Above The Boardwalk, 1975
More pictures from August 2, 1975.
Above The Boardwalk, 1975
I went to the Beach and Boardwalk many times when I was growing up in San Jose in the 1960’s and ’70s, as well as fishing on the Municipal Wharf
Speed Boat Ride, 1956
In July of 1956 we stayed at the Sea & Sand Hotel on West Cliff Drive (still there!) and spent time at the Boardwalk with my parents. My brother and
Wild Mouse, 1966
Lots of great memories there, as I grew up in Redwood Estates, Surfin Safaries, Senior sneak day, concerts on the beach, But the one that really sticks with me is…My
Giant Dipper and Mothers Day Brunch, 1995
Back in 1994 I was 9 years old and my family did the Mother’s Day brunch at the Coconut Grove! The whole crew was there, grandparents and all my cousins.
The Carousel , 2010
My story starts in the late summer of 2010. It had been a couple months since I moved back to the Bay Area for a new job and new opportunity.
Autorama Crew, 1963
I worked at the Autorama during the summers of 1961, 62 and 63. The photo is the Autorama crew of 1963. From left to right on the bottom of the
Worked Here, 1998
I worked at the Boardwalk in 1998 in my junior year of high school. I was the guy who was always goofing around when he was supposed to be sweeping.
sunset in winter, 2013
Skyride in sunset
Wild Mouse, 1967
I remember the Wild Mouse at the far end of the Boardwalk. The Fun House was my favorite with the slide and the barrel you tried to get thru without
