Santa's Village- a fantasy world that died
Santa’s Village is now a desolated area of ruined decorations and failing down buildings. Some attempts are add to sell off some of the property but signs of what was there remain. According to the property manager, it was a time when families liked to experience simple pleasures and now they are more interested in amusement parks with fast rides. The park closed in 1979 after dwindling attendence.
Creator:
Dana Rubins
Source:
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1974
Type:
NEWS
Coverage:
- 1970s
- Scott’s Valley
Identifier: FE-BEN-Scotts Valley-04
Collection
Citation
Rubins, Dana. “Santa's Village- a fantasy world that died.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1974. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/139920. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
