Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Founded in 1907, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is California's oldest surviving amusement park.


This walkway is part of the majestic Cocoanut Grove building,  designed by local architect William H. Weeks.  In the 40s, 50s and 60s, it was THE place to be for concerts by greats such as Benny Goodman, Nat "King" Cole, Sonny and Cher.  Its still currently in use for weddings and special occasions. 

The Giant Dipper, one of the best-known wooden coasters in the world and one of the most visible landmarks in Santa Cruz.
They marked their 60-millionth rider this year.

Whether you call it a merry-go-round, carousel, or whirligig, visitors have always been enchanted with the Boardwalk's oldest ride. In 2011 the Boardwalk celebrates 100 Years of Carousel Magic, starring the 100-year-old Looff carousel.  It is also one of only a handful of carousels in the world still featuring a working ring dispenser.  Music for the carousel is provided by a 342-pipe Ruth und Sohn band organ built in 1894.

Yellow Rose

Yellow roses, with their sunshine color 

show the joy and happiness that friends bring into our lives.

One of the things that make the yellow rose so special 

is that it indicates a true friend and a true friend is a rare and wonderful gift.

Stanford Univ

Stanford University

is a beautiful campus

and we often toured

there when I was young.

This is circa Spring 1966

me, my sister and Mom

The fountain is still there

Sept 2012

Natural Bridges State Beach

A picture I took in
December, 1979

Two weeks later,
this bridge fell in a storm.






this is how it looks
Sept 2012

Stanford U

Stanford University

love the archways and detailed architecture