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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz

California's oldest seaside amusement park blends vintage thrills with surf and sand. Ride the 1924 Giant Dipper, grab a corn dog, and catch sunset over the Pacific without ever paying admission.

Historic amusement park
Family-friendly
Beachfront location
Classic carnival games

Tips

๐ŸŽ try to grab the brass ring on the 1911 Looff Carousel
๐Ÿš—weekend parking is tough โ€” arrive early or take the free shuttle
๐Ÿ’ฐwander the boardwalk free โ€” only pay for rides you actually take

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Upcoming at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Friday, Jun 12
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fan Zone

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fan Zone

June 12

Catch World Cup matches on giant screens with the Giant Dipper roller coaster roaring behind you and the Pacific at your feet. It's California summer nostalgia dialed up to eleven: classic rides, arcade games, and soccer fever all in one sun-soaked spot.

Acrobatic Performances

Acrobatic Performances

June 12

Watch gravity-defying acrobats flip and soar against a backdrop of crashing waves and carnival lights. These free summer performances add a touch of circus magic to an already iconic California boardwalk experience.

2026 Season Passes

2026 Season Passes

June 12 at 1am

Feel like a kid again at California's classic beachfront amusement park. Ride the historic Giant Dipper wooden coaster, play arcade games, and stroll the boardwalk with sand and surf just steps away.