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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt
Seal Beach did have a rollercoaster, but it burned down in the early 30s(?) - I know it burned down, but I don't recall the date.
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Good memory! I did some research, and you are correct. The area was called the "Joy Zone".
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Another way to attract tourists was to build an amusement area. The “Joy Zone” was built adjacent to the first pier, a wooden affair advertised as the longest pier south of San Francisco. Hoards of beach-goers came to Seal Beach to picnic, “ocean bathe,” or ride the big roller coaster that whisked riders around the rickety tracks at high speeds. A large structure was erected at the foot of the pier. The first floor served as a bathhouse, while the second story was the Jewel Café dance hall, a great place for young people to congregate after a day in the surf or playing in the Joy Zone.
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More info
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