Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Pedestrian Plaza and Amusement Park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
"Wear a Bra if your gonna ride the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster! :)"(17 Tips)
"Deep fried TWINKIES is a must!!"(5 Tips)
"Try the historical great dipper roller coaster."(4 Tips)
"Mini Golf is the best value."(3 Tips)
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Josh YJuly 17, 2022The place is fun but just so crowded. Better to plan for a stay rather than do a day trip from SF.
Growth HackerFebruary 24, 2016Enjoy adult beverages on Boardwalk property. Must be in a can. Drinking on the beach is not allowed.
- Diyana D.July 15, 2016Not really my cup of tea but fun to experience and awesome for cool photos! :-)
Ride The Giant Dipper. And don't forget to catch a ride on the 100-year old Carousel. The Lost Boys was filmed here.
- Jonathan JimenezAugust 10, 2018Bring a small backpack with just some stuff that you might need, like sunscreen or lotion or water.
Sue ChoiSeptember 11, 2012Deep fried oreos & twinkies. Don't think too much into it and just try it. SO GOOD.
- Thomas ZoggasJuly 11, 2014I'm never coming here again on a holiday weekend. The traffic and and the crowds were unbelievable. Be prepared to pay 5 times retail for any food you buy on the Boardwalk.
FunCheap SFJuly 8, 2014Running out of date ideas? Head over to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk tonight to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark. Wed, 7/9, 9pm, free. Read more
Nofar CohenSeptember 5, 2013The park isnt open at all times. The arcade is really fun but most machines have issues operating them
Ms. P.I.T.A.June 5, 2012It's sort of expensive for an unlimited ride bracelet. As much as it is for Great America but less rides.BUT near the beach so worth it
Go & Have Fun With Friends and Family... Always Worth the Trip!
Nick DamianoApril 2, 2023Fun but the rides are CRAZY expensive. East coast equivalents are less than half the prices. $70/day for a pass is out of control. Should be $30.
It's where I live. 30 seconds and you're in my apartment. Check out the Boardwalk; 6th largest amusement park attraction in the entire freaking state of California.
Ashtyn KarachristosFebruary 13, 2013Pepsi night is cheap and if you are able to handle long lines worth it!
DO NOT GO ON THE "FIRE BALL". It is traumatic. And this is coming from a roller-coaster enthusiast. 🎢😰🔫
JanOctober 7, 2010In the shooting gallery with light-guns, take a picture with a flash camera. All the targets go berserk at the same time.
Laura NakanoJuly 1, 2011Summertime special!! Wednesday & Thursday nights after 5:00 pm is unlimited rides for $9.95 + a can of Pepsi!!! :)
Xtel van der BoomJuly 7, 2012Try the Giant Dipper: a roller coaster made of wood, over 100 years old.
The weather right now is perfect - hope it stays that way for the Clam Chowder Cook Off & Festival Feb 26!
Fred BachMay 18, 2013Dear God in sweet heaven, the parking is terrible. Took us forty five minutes to find a spot, please think about this in advance.
Parking is a bit of a hassel. Make sure you come with patience trying to find a parking space.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street (btw Riverside Ave & Cliff St)
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Enjoy a selection of outdoor arcade games, as well as limited food and shopping options. Boardwalk Bowl is now open. A limited selection of Boardwalk rides and mini golf will open weekends starting Sat., Nov. 7...
Closed until 9:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:30 AM–7:00 PM
(831) 423-5590
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- 9.2
"A perfect, smooth-riding wooden coaster. Try seats in the front and back for a different experience each time."
Lia - 8.3
"Great pinball machines next door in Neptune’s kingdom. Old School games for only a quarter!"
Cassidy Martin - 7.5
"You can drink on the boardwalk, and good boardwalk food"
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