









No California boardwalk does it quite like this one. Ride the century-old Giant Dipper wooden coaster, hit the arcades, then kick off your shoes and walk straight onto the sand.
Family-friendly
Classic wooden coaster
Beachside arcade
Nostalgic atmosphere
Tips
🎢"no other boardwalk compares to Santa Cruz"
🍦"feel like a kid again"
🌊direct beach access — bring sandals
Saturday, July 4, 8:30 AM
Arcades Open
July 4 at 8:30am
Santa Cruz










No California boardwalk does it quite like this one. Ride the century-old Giant Dipper wooden coaster, hit the arcades, then kick off your shoes and walk straight onto the sand.
Family-friendly
Classic wooden coaster
Beachside arcade
Nostalgic atmosphere
Tips
🎢"no other boardwalk compares to Santa Cruz"
🍦"feel like a kid again"
🌊direct beach access — bring sandals
Saturday, July 4, 8:30 AM
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