X-Nico

3 unusual facts about Pacific Ocean Park


Skip Engblom

Engblom and the The Z-Boys frequented a locals only surf spot named "The Cove," which was located at Pacific Ocean Park, in Santa Monica, California, which later burned to the ground.

Victor Rasuk

Although the more complicated maneuvers were performed by stunt men (including the scenes of surfing at Pacific Ocean Park pier and skating in empty swimming pools), Rasuk is a method actor and worked on remaining in character both on and off screen.

Z-Boys

The place that the team spent most of their time surfing was at Pacific Ocean Park, a once thriving amusement park atop a pier.


The Sunrays

They appeared at Crescendo Interlude on the Sunset Strip with Joey Dee and the Starlighters, the Teen Age Fair at Pacific Ocean Park, the after party for the 1963 Academy Awards, The Bob Eubanks TV Dance Party, and every Friday night as the house dance party band at the San Bernardino, California Civic Auditorium.


see also