Big Surf opened in 1969 and remains at its original location in Tempe, Arizona. It is known for having America's first wave pool.
A Couple on the Sandy Beach
Historical Pictures of Big Surf in Tempe
By Judy Hedding, About.com Guide
Historical photo of a coup0le on the sandy beach at Big Surf in Tempe. The sand got too hot during our triple-digit summer days, so it was eventually replaced with a surface that was safer for our feet, including meandering streams of water.
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