This event is in the past.It took place on June 9, 2026 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.










The Giant Dipper's wooden tracks have been rattling since 1924, and this classic boardwalk still delivers that quintessential California buzz: carnival lights, arcade bells, and salt air all mixing together. Ride the vintage coaster, play skee-ball, then kick off your shoes and hit the sand.
classic wooden coaster
arcade games
beachfront access
family-friendly
Tips
🎢"with the beach on one side and the rides on the other just feels very California"
🦭sea lions hang out off the nearby pier
🎮arcades and bowling stay open even in off-season
Arcades Open
Santa Cruz










The Giant Dipper's wooden tracks have been rattling since 1924, and this classic boardwalk still delivers that quintessential California buzz: carnival lights, arcade bells, and salt air all mixing together. Ride the vintage coaster, play skee-ball, then kick off your shoes and hit the sand.
classic wooden coaster
arcade games
beachfront access
family-friendly
Tips
🎢"with the beach on one side and the rides on the other just feels very California"
🦭sea lions hang out off the nearby pier
🎮arcades and bowling stay open even in off-season
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