



California's largest admission-free amusement park lets you pay only for what you ride, with classic boardwalk thrills perched right on the sand. The arcade's a solid value, but the real star is the historic Giant Dipper coaster.
Classic seaside amusement
Historic wooden coaster
Pay-per-ride system
Free admission entry
Tips
🅿️parking $20 flat—arrive early or walk in
🎢ride the Giant Dipper for history and thrills
🌅come in the morning to beat crowds
Monday, August 3, 11:00 AM
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
August 3 at 11am
Santa Cruz




California's largest admission-free amusement park lets you pay only for what you ride, with classic boardwalk thrills perched right on the sand. The arcade's a solid value, but the real star is the historic Giant Dipper coaster.
Classic seaside amusement
Historic wooden coaster
Pay-per-ride system
Free admission entry
Tips
🅿️parking $20 flat—arrive early or walk in
🎢ride the Giant Dipper for history and thrills
🌅come in the morning to beat crowds
Monday, August 3, 11:00 AM
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