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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, California 95060 USA

2,118 Reviews
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Reasonable
Closed Now
Opens Fri 12p
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    Accepted
  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • Public
    Restrooms
  • Outdoor
    Seating
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“Amusement park”

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Our vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude. The Boardwalk has been operating since 1907, and it hasn’t missed a beat! We believe in affordable family fun - that’s why admission is free, summer entertainment is included, and ride tickets are affordable. Two of our rides are National Historic Landmarks, but don’t let that fool you. The 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster still thrills riders with its hair-raising dips and turns and the Looff Carousel's unique ring toss provides a surprising challenge. Our indoor arcades offer the largest selection of games in Northern California with the latest video and redemption games, pinball machines, a vintage game collection, two-story miniature golf course, and laser tag arena. There's also a family bowling center right across the street. Many people visit just for the food. Choices include corn dogs made from a secret family recipe, deep fried artichokes, chocolate covered bacon, and deep fried Twinkies! The Boardwalk spans a wide sandy beach along Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary where it’s not unusual to see otters, dolphins, sea lions, and even whales swimming just offshore.

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Stacy A.

The best Boardwalk in the country. I grew up in the Bay Area and this is my boardwalk. Grade A best of any boardwalk. I've been to others, they are smaller and no where near as majestic. We came... Read more

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Jarvis J.

We visited on Friday night near closing time. The rides are not operated during the week, but on the weekends. The other shops are open until 8-10 PM depending on the business. Lots of eating... Read more

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Cindy C.

Fun day on the Boardwalk, brother got season pass for unlimited rides that allows him to bring a buddy each for free on certain days. The food here are a little pricey but still not bad. All and... Read more

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach St
Santa Cruz, California
95060 USA
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  • Sun - Fri: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Sat: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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