Saturday, May 28, 2011

SANTA CRUZ BEACH

Memorial Day Holiday

In America, this is traditionally a long weekend holiday involving the first trips to the beach for the summer.  We on the West Coast are lucky because the Beach tends to be a only half hour away.  So, we hit Santa Cruz Beach this morning.  It is not only famous for surfing.  It also boasts the oldest Amusement Park (The Boardwalk) in California from 1907.

Santa Cruz Beach
The sky was hazy towards the water but very blue towards the mountains
Photo: The Foolish Aesthete

I don't mean for this to be a Travelogue Blog.  It just seems that I am out and about these last few days! Hollywood films and cult classics have been shot here in Santa Cruz with the Boardwalk as backdrop.  Aside from nostalgia, my husband loves all the cheesy rides and circus colors.


The Aerial Gondola at Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Photo: The Foolish Aesthete



The Ferris Wheel at Santa Cruz Beach
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He was on this wild ride -- The Fire Ball!  I stayed rooted on terra firma.

My husband was on this crazy Fire Ball ride
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
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The Red Baron looks more my speed -- it's for the little tots!  Don't you think they look like they're really flying the bi-plane alongside the birds?

Little tots on The Red Baron ride
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Photo: The Foolish Aesthete




These girls are ready for lift off on the Hang Glider ride.  They get to have a marvelous view of the Pier and Monterey Bay.

Hang Glider ride at Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Photo: The Foolish Aesthete

And there they go ...


Hang Glider ride at Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Photo: The Foolish Aesthete

That kicks off our Memorial Day weekend.  We'll see what the next few days brings.

Hope you are all having a terrific weekend, whether it's a holiday or not.


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12 comments:

  1. the nyanzi reportMay 29, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Great pictures. What a fun place this looks. I would love to visit.

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  2. Project CurveMay 29, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    i also love the circus colours..they are vibrant and vivid...i hate those giant crazy rides too

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  3. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesMay 29, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    love these photos :) One day i want to visit america too! x

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  4. mispapelicosMay 29, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Fabulous photos.
    Thank you so much, my dear firend. It makes a difference not to have to write W.V. everytime you comment.
    Besos.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  5. mispapelicosMay 29, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. You have done it!!!
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  6. BeLighterMay 30, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Very nice photos!
    Looks like a lot of good weather happening around the world and beach "happening"... while my weekend was filled with rain... :-(
    I'm jealous!!!

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  7. P R I M O E Z AMay 30, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    your pictures are amazing!

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  8. michelleMay 30, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    i so miss this place haha

    i lived in cupertino (silicon valley?)
    until graduated HS in 08
    so its been awhile since
    but now im korea for my career wise and stuffs
    hope to visit back sometimes this year or next if i get some free time:)

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  9. The Foolish AestheteMay 30, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Thanks, Everyone, the Pacific Coast is certainly picturesque and historically interesting.

    Michelle, wonderful to meet a native in-exile ;-) Cupertino is right next door ... Good luck with the career in Korea!

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  10. SoapyMermaidMay 31, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    you take wonderful photos I especially love the fisrt one with the seagulls.

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  11. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I need that fun! Amazing photos :)

    http://theeyesofmara.blogspot.com/

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  12. citizen rosebudJune 2, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    what amazing photos!

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