Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Reviews

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  Rebekah Pixie VW Johnson

  1 day ago
  5.0
  Was there fall season 2024 .. Couple days before Halloween . The Lost Boys Movie main reason for coming .1987 would watch it everyday . Love Vampires and have my Alaskan Malamute's X Siberian Husky's now .. Done the walk through town 🎃🇺🇸🎃🇺🇸 Met the comic store owner from the movie🦇 And the white Volkswagen beetle in front of the video store in the movie .. I own my Volkswagens now 🐞🤗 I done the giant dipper 13 times .. Met some rad as people on the boardwalk that took alot of photos for me ... Vampires Santa Cruz California memories are forever .. Back in the future ..
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  Fernando Leperini

  4 days ago
  5.0
  El típico parque de diversiones que uno ve en las películas. Está frente a la playa y tiene ese estilo de los años 80. Posee tiendas y restaurantes. Enfrente tiene un gran parking para estacionar sin problemas. El parque no es tan grande pero sin dudas vale la pena visitarlo. Importante: abre a partir del atardecer.
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  Eli Davidson

  Nov 17, 2025
  2.0
  This is a nice park when it's open, however it's not so nice when they decide to close for "weather." It literally did not rain a drop during the day, and it wasn't windy. Additionally, no announcement of the closure was made in the park and people were had to look online. They also are running with fewer rides than in the past(well if they are running at all), even on holidays. Very lame for a park I used to hold in high regard. I hope they can make up for this visit.
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  Holly Collins

  Nov 11, 2025
  5.0
  We had so much fun! Family of 4 with a 12 year old and a 3 year old. There was stuff for all ages. Key height was 36" that allowed the 3 year old to go on some rides unattended and some with us. Plenty of options for him. And the big kid had a blast as well. It's free to enter and just walk around and enjoy sites or cross through to the beach. You buy an unlimited pass for rides (worth it if you have 4+ hours and a big kid wanting to go on everything) or a card you fill with credit and tap at the rides of various amounts. We started with one card which we could tap multiple times for # of rides. But ended up getting a second card, so one parent took the big kid and one took the little. Parking is crazy if you are wanting to arrive at opening on a Saturday give yourself plenty of time to wait to get into the parking lot (extra fee), or just come a few hours after opening. You'll still have plenty of time and the park is magical after the sun sets. The pier is not too far and a lovely walk with shops and food.
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  rachana karri

  Nov 10, 2025
  5.0
  A perfect mix of fun, food, and ocean views! The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is such a lively and nostalgic place full of energy, music, and that classic seaside charm. The rides are fun for all ages, the food stands have everything from churros to garlic fries, and the beach right next to it is beautiful for a sunset walk. It’s a bit crowded on weekends, but that’s part of the fun vibe. Definitely a must-visit spot if you’re in Santa Cruz

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