The Plunge - Santa Cruz, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

The sign has an old photo of the Plunge and reads:

"The Plunge Neptune's Garden

Less than a year after fire destroyed the original Casino and Plunge, construction began on new buildings to include an indoor natatorium. The original ceiling arches can still be seen today. The main pool measure 144 feet by 64 feet and featured a 40 foot slide. It was one of the largest heated indoor salt water swimming pools on the West coast. The pool's two tanks, with a combined capacity of 408,000 gallons, were replenished daily from the Pacific Ocean. The chilly water was heated from a breathtaking 50 degrees to a comfortable eigty-three degrees.
Today, the Plunge building Neptune's Kingdom's Amusement Center which sports a pirate-themed miniature golf course as the centerpiece of a modern entertainment complex. The two-story course, with talking pirates, booming cannons and a rumbling volcano is the only miniature golf course in Santa Cruz County.
Upstairs a Historium showcases Boardwalk history with a display of photographs that
capture major highlights of past eras. A game deck offers pool, air hockey, ping-pong, video games and a snack bar."

Group that erected the marker: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Boardwalk Santa Cruz, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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