Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Looff Carousel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 8, 2013
1. Looff Carousel Marker
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1987
National Park Service
Department of Interior
Erected 1987 by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 36° 57.859′ N, 122° 1.046′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. It can be reached from Beach Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Beach St, 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, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Boards (a few steps from this marker); Magical Merry-go-round (a few steps from this marker); Fickle Fashion (a few steps from this marker); Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (a few steps from this marker); Burgers at the Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); Beauty and the Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); Boardwalk Goes Hollywood (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Love Story (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
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Photographed by Cory Waters, October 25, 2025
2. Looff carousel santa cruz beach boardwalk Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2025, by Cory Waters of Bangor, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 25, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Cory Waters of Bangor, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide view photo of the marker and the surrounding area in context. • A photo of the carrousel. • Can you help?
