Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk History And Background Quiz
Welcome to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk History and Background Quiz. If you’ve screamed on the Giant Dipper, tried to win at Skee-Ball, eaten way too many corn dogs, chilled out on the carousel, sung the clam chowder song, and run out to dip your toes in the ocean. So you think you know the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk? Put yourself in a sand-and-sun frame of mind and take our Boardwalk quiz.
- 1.
Which of the following animals is NOT represented on the Looff Carousel?
- A.
Lion
- B.
Ostrich
- C.
Zebra
- D.
Giraffe
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Sorry, it was a trick question. It’s an all-horse carousel: There are 73 handcarved steeds.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the Giant Dipper’s fastest speed?
- A.
35 mph
- B.
45 mph
- C.
55 mph
- D.
65 mph
Correct Answer
B. 45 mphExplanation
45 mphRate this question:
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- 3.
The building that now houses the Neptune’s Kingdom entertainment center and miniature golf course was originally what?
- A.
A bowling alley
- B.
An aquarium
- C.
An indoor pool
- D.
A roller-skating rink
Correct Answer
C. An indoor poolExplanation
An indoor saltwater swimming pool. However, at one time the Boardwalk did have a bowling alley, an aquarium and a rolling rink at various locations.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which Olympic champ wowed the crowds at the Boardwalk with his aquatic prowess?
- A.
Michael Phelps
- B.
Duke Kahanamoku
- C.
Mark Spitz
- D.
Greg Louganis
Correct Answer
B. Duke KahanamokuExplanation
The native Hawaiian was the father of modern surfing and a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming. He put on swimming exhibitions at the Boardwalk’s Plunge in 1920 and 1938.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Wild Mouse sent riders flying from 1958 to 1975. Which ride is now at that location?
- A.
Logger's Revenge
- B.
Hurricane
- C.
Haunted Castle
- D.
Fireball
Correct Answer
A. Logger's RevengeExplanation
Logger's RevengeRate this question:
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- 6.
The only other original oceanfront Giant Dipper roller coaster still operating on the West Coast is at San Diego’s Belmont Park. Which one is older?
- A.
Santa Cruz's
- B.
San Diego's
Correct Answer
A. Santa Cruz'sExplanation
The Santa Cruz Dipper dates to 1924. San Diego’s opened in 1925Rate this question:
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- 7.
The largest Boardwalk crowd ever was recorded at the 25th annual clam chowder cook-off in 2007.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The largest crowd ever reported was for a 1974 Fourth of July fireworks exhibition, which drew an estimated 50,000. Other big crowds include the 36,000 who attended the 1951 Miss California pageant.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The arches of the Cocoanut Grove building borrow from the architectural style of what prominent building?
- A.
India’s Taj Mahal
- B.
Virginia’s Monticello
- C.
Paris’ Louvre
- D.
Spain’s Alhambra
Correct Answer
D. Spain’s AlhambraExplanation
The Moorish style of the Alhambra in Spain.Rate this question:
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Laffing Sal, a robotic fun house character, has called the Boardwalk home for several years. This particular Sal came from an amusement park in what city?
- A.
Santa Monica
- B.
San Francisco
- C.
Atlantic City
- D.
Chicago
Correct Answer
B. San FranciscoExplanation
Sal came from San Francisco’s Playland-at-the-Beach.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many flavors of saltwater taffy does Marini’s sell?
- A.
10
- B.
13
- C.
15
- D.
19
Correct Answer
D. 19Explanation
Marini’s sells 19 flavors: banana, butter toffee, cappuccino, cherry, chocolate, cinnamon, licorice, molasses, peanut butter, peppermint, piña colada, raspberry, strawberry, vanilla and watermelon, plus four new sour flavors, sour blueberry, sour cherry, sour pineapple and sour watermelon. Marini’s, by the way, celebrated its centennial at the Boardwalk in 2015.Rate this question:
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