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  Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; Survival of the Funnest
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; Survival of the Funnest
The boardwalk is perceived as - and is, in fact - a safe and congenial place for the well-behaved family to visit and, maybe even more important economically, for parents to allow their teenagers to visit.
The Santa Cruz waterfront offers its residents as well as the people of California their only remaining chance to sun themselves on the beach, watch the pelicans glide over the ocean, and scream their hearts out on a roller coaster - all in the same afternoon.
www.santacruzpl.org /history/tourism/funnest.shtml   (2116 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk - Santa Cruz, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In times gone by, the Pacific coast was home to a string of boardwalks, amusement facilities, and bath houses.
Santa Cruz originally became a tourist attraction back in 1865, when a man by the name of John Liebrandt built the first of many public bath houses near the mouth of the San Lorenzo River.
Built in just 47 days at a cost of $50,000, this coaster is a classic wooden twister, filled with a half mile of graceful arches and sweeping fan curves surpassed only by its 70 foot drop and its 55 mile per hour speeds.
www.coasters.net /parks/scbb.html   (274 words)

  
 VIA Online: Santa Cruz Boardwalk Revisited
But the Boardwalk's greatest appeal to its 3 million annual visitors—aside from its location on a spectacular mile-long stretch of Pacific beach—may be its remarkable consistency.
Wandering the Boardwalk with a fistful of tickets that will be good again tomorrow, and probably five years from now, you can easily forget about the existence of modern killjoys like metal detectors, cholesterol warnings, and personal injury lawyers.
According to Joseph Marini III of Marini's candy store at the Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, the confection was named in the 1920s after a fire was extinguished using seawater pumped up from a fireboat.
www.viamagazine.com /top_stories/articles/santa_cruz03.asp   (2580 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz, Calif.--Young musicians from more than 50 junior high and high school bands throughout Northern California will demonstrate their flash and dash during the 35th annual Santa Cruz Band Review as they march from downtown Santa Cruz to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, October 15.
Santa Cruz, CA--The 8th Annual Hot Rods at the Beach featuring glittering and glamorous vintage, muscle, and custom cars at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is set for Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9.
In fact, the Boardwalk is one of the greatest still in existence anywhere in the world thanks to its dedicated staff and countless fans - from all corners of the world.
www.themeparkadventure.com /santa_cruz_beach_boardwalk.htm   (1722 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California.
Founded in 1907 and operated by the family-owned Santa Cruz Seaside Company, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and one of two seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States (the other is the Santa Monica Pier).
The eastern end of the boardwalk is dominated by the Giant Dipper roller coaster, one of the best-known wooden coasters in the world and one of the most visible landmarks in Santa Cruz.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Santa_Cruz_Beach_Boardwalk   (739 words)

  
 Santa Cruz California Cruz Santa Beach Boardwalk
The perfect destination for sun, fun, and relaxation, Santa Cruz County offers a variety of accommodations from rustic to romantic, choice restaurants both casual and elegant, theater, festivals, and a multitude of water sports and activities.
Santa Cruz County is a year-round destination, where the sun shines 300 days a year, and there is always something fun to do.
Location: Santa Cruz County is on California's Central Coast, approximately 65 miles south of San Francisco, 30 miles southwest of San Jose, 35 miles north of Monterey and 375 miles north of Los Angeles.
www.virtualcities.com /ons/ca/c/as/cac37a0.htm   (338 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: The Early Years - Never a Dull Moment
Learn about the Boardwalk's beginnings as a simple wooden bathhouse on the beach to the multi-million dollar business of today, and the unique political and cultural marriage between the Seaside Company and the City of Santa Cruz.
When a fire gutted downtown Santa Cruz in 1894, the city decided to rebuild its civic center in Renaissance styles and bill Santa Cruz as the "Florence of the West." James Philip Smith was a local wealthy businessman who had recently converted the Kittredge Hotel on Beach Hill into his private home.
Another parade was held with a fat man in a dress crowned the hobo queen, who then floated down the river on a garbage barge and was hoisted by tack and rope to the throne.
www.beal-net.com /boardwalk   (990 words)

  
 Boardwalk Open 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Some of the improvements to this years boardwalk were, new events, a concessions table, and chair massage available for fencers and non-fencers alike.
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Open is sponsored by, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Dr. Alan Buchwald, and the Terrace Court Hotel.
Sponsored by The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Terrace Court Hotel, and Dr. Alan Buchwald.
www.santacruzfencing.com /events/boardwalk_2006.shtml   (360 words)

  
 Beachboardwalk.com: Music and entertainment at the beach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Santa will be on hand for photos, mini-golf will become a "Winter Wonderland," Marini's candies will be available for your sweet tooth, and some last minute gift ideas might wrap up your shopping.
A Boardwalk tradition for 98 years, this arcade offers the hottest video games, laser tag, and pinball around.
Check out the Boardwalk's Annual Calendar for the schedule of more year round events.
www.beachboardwalk.com /01_concerts.html   (296 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
See, many people consider the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Giant Dipper to be the twin sister of the San Diego Giant Dipper.
The latter was built a year later by Prior and Church while the Santa Cruz coaster was designed by Arthur Loof and has a personality all its own.
With the rest of the day on the Boardwalk to ride the Cave Train and take a spin on the Hurricane, it was shaping up to be a pleasant wrap-up to this part of our tour.
www.darkstudios.com /c2c/c2c16.html   (558 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at Epinions.com
We wanted to get hot fudge sundaes from one of the food vendors, but there was only one person actually helping the long line of customers, and after waiting for 5-10 minutes, she announced that there was no more hot fudge.
Tom and I headed for the end of the Boardwalk where there was another ice cream sundae place, while his mom, brother, and sister-in-law went in the other direction.
By the time we actually got to the beach (after I had to buy myself a $16 beach towel in one of the shops) the sun was going down.
www.epinions.com /kifm-review-67D2-3ACF57C-3952D92C-prod1   (1045 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: The Early Years - Never a Dull Moment: Books: Chandra Moira Beal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: The Early Years -- Never A Dull Moment by the daughter-father writing team of Chandra Moira Beal and Richard A. Beal, is a captivating collection of fl-and-white photographs and thoroughly researched records that combine to paint a magical picture of the Santa Cruze California board walk of yesteryear.
Read this book, and you'll be transported back to the happy days when Santa Cruz was young, and you'll get to know the the people who made the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk the magical event it still is today.
I'm a longtime resident of the Santa Cruz area who has visited the boardwalk amusement park a number of times over the years, usually when out of town friends visit.
www.amazon.com /Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Moment/dp/0962997420   (1417 words)

  
 MBNMS: Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk
The Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk has enjoyed a long history of attracting beach goers and tourists.
Today the mile long sandy beach continues to be a favorite of swimmers and is the location for many beach related activities, including professional competitions for beach volleyball.
The Boardwalk was one of the first amusement parks constructed on a beach and is still popular with fun seekers of all ages.
bonita.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov /visitor/access/scBeach.html   (205 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Specifically they are looking for things filmed from the main beach or from Beach Street as well as family members enjoying the park’s rides.
In exchange, they will provide 4 free unlimited ride passes for these pre-1970 clips, even if they are not used in the final edit of the DVD.
The Boardwalk will send you shipping instructions, and will also make a duplicate of your film or photographs and return the original.
www.screamscape.com /html/santa_cruz_beach_boardwalk.htm   (329 words)

  
 Photos of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Area: Part 1
Photographs of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Area
(He was also a three-term mayor of Santa Cruz.) One of his enterprises was the development of the beach area.
In 1903 he organized the Santa Cruz Beach, Cottage and Tent City Corporation to build the casino and other structures.
www.santacruzpl.org /history/tourism/bdwkphot.shtml   (372 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Motels: Family friendly Oceanside motel right across the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Santa Cruz Motels: Family friendly Oceanside motel right across the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
You might want to stroll the wharf, or experience the fun and excitement of the West Coast’s only major seaside amusement park: the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Special Overnight Package rates are available that include lodging and ride tickets to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
www.santacruzmotels.com /carousel.html   (126 words)

  
 MetroActive Dining | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
ON A RECENT Sunday afternoon, my 12-year-old son, Dennis, and I headed for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Owners Matt and Sue Twisselman believe that people do want "real" food to be part of their Boardwalk experience, and so they cook from scratch all the offerings at each of their stands.
From the July 19-26, 2000 issue of Metro Santa Cruz.
www.metroactive.com /papers/cruz/07.19.00/boardwalk-0029.html   (664 words)

  
 CoasterGallery.com -- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
This “Coney Island of the West" opened in 1904, but was burned to the ground by a fire just 22 months after opening.
Undeterred, Swanton rebuilt, and the new casino, indoor swimming pool, and pleasure pier opened exactly one year after the fire, June 22, 1907.
The Boardwalk is built on a mile-long beach located between San Francisco and Monterey.
www.coastergallery.com /2000T/cruz01.html   (89 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at Just Dreams   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tags: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, School, Senior Ditch Day.
A group of friends and I went to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on our Senior Ditch Day.
It was a nice getaway before the start of finals and the end of school next week.
www.justdreams.be /2006/06/03/santa-cruz-beach-boardwalk   (158 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Vacation - Opal Cliffs Beach House Vacation Rental - Capitola Villa in the Monterey Bay Area
Santa Cruz Vacation - Opal Cliffs Beach House Vacation Rental - Capitola Villa in the Monterey Bay Area
Santa Cruz, California is a small bayside city that has a lot to offer visitors.
The Beach Boardwalk, the West Coast's only seaside amusement park, attracts millions of visitors each year.
www.santacruzjoy.com /santacruzarea.html   (139 words)

  
 SmugMug - Jeneanne : Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk , Santa Cruz, California
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A view of the Boardwalk from the beach.
jeneanne.smugmug.com /gallery/17494   (90 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
After much debate about the ride's potential impact, the Santa Cruz council approved plans for a Double Shot on the boardwalk.
Santa Cruz to consider double shot proposal, but birds are still too silly to not fly into tall stuff
Santa Cruz Boardwalk PR rep will head California industry trade group
www.coasterbuzz.com /2003-29-65378.htm   (194 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ThrillNetwork Boards
I'm going to SCBB next week so I'll tell you when I get back.
well ive been to the boardwalk and on Giant Dipper but none of those rides.
Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.
www.thrillnetwork.com /boards/showthread.php?t=6217   (154 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Guide - Business Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Classical Feng Shui practitioner Carol Assa on the flow of qi energy in the city of Santa Cruz
FatCat presents a monthly recipe designed to exploit the fresh produce and natural foods available in Santa Cruz.
A listing of and links to every webcam we know about in Santa Cruz County.
www.santacruzguide.com   (175 words)

  
 Theme Parks Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
2/9/04 - Coucil to consider new Boardwalk ride
At this time, a Tour of the Park is not available for this venue.
Below you'll be able to find information about pricing, operating dates, lodging facilities and the park's location.
www.themeparksonline.org /tpopark.asp?ParkID=63   (118 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Santa Cruz Giant Dipper is an example of a 'classic' wooden roller coaster.
The coaster towers over everything else on the boardwalk!
SCBB has one of them nifty ring dispensers.
www.themeparkreview.com /scbb/scbb.htm   (139 words)

  
 Super 8 Motel - Santa Cruz/Beach/Boardwalk East in Santa Cruz, CA
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Walking Distance To Beach and Boardwalk (2 blocks), surfing at the Lighthouse Fishermans Pier.
University of Santa Cruz, the Famous Redwoods Roarings Camp.
www.nextag.com /Super-8-Motel-Santa-58882900/prices-html   (311 words)

  
 Santa Cruz Beach Getaway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Step into a world of fun and excitement when you stay at the exclusive Santa Cruz Beach Getaway!
We're just a short walk from the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and many exciting local attractions!
It's truly an experience that you'll never forget!
www.santacruzbeachgetaway.com   (58 words)

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