Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hang on for the Ride

Historic Walking Tour

— 100 Years - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Millions of Memories —

Hang on for the Ride Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 7, 2022

1. Hang on for the Ride Marker

Inscription. Creating the right balance between old and new rides is key to the Boardwalk’s success. From the 1911 Looff Carousel to the 2005 Double Shot Tower, rides are carefully selected to make good use of space, appeal to visitors of all ages, and always deliver the best thrills in the amusement park industry.

Erected by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 36° 57.912′ N, 122° 0.803′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. It can be reached from Beach Street. The marker is mounted to the boardwalk railing above the Cave Train and next to the Tornado. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

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and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Built to Last (within shouting distance of this marker); Surf's Up (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leo the Lion (about 300 feet away); Whiting's Foods (about 400 feet away); Fun, Fads, and Food (about 400 feet away); The Sargent Octagon (about 500 feet away); Whiting’s Games (about 700 feet away); Giant Dipper (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.

Photographed by Jeff Horan of Gustine, California, July 7, 2022

2. Hang on for the Ride Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.