Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

We went on a Sunday morning in November. Sunny, beautiful, fun! Children's laughter was the best! Shops opened slowly as we wandered through from one end to the other. Clean, safe. We had lunch in the Boardwalk then sat on the beach all afternoon. Rides for all ages. Shops, arcades, and a wonderful variety of food! Clean tables and benches as well as photo ops and info boards all along the Boardwalk. Highly recommend!

🌞⛱️🎢🎠 A Day of Pure Fun at Santa Cruz Boardwalk! 🌊🍦🤩

I recently spent a fantastic day at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and I can’t say enough about the incredible experience! It was a true dose of California beach magic.

The moment I stepped onto the boardwalk, I was greeted with the sound of crashing waves and the scent of salty sea air. The vibrant colors of the rides and games set against the backdrop of the ocean were simply breathtaking.

And let’s talk about the food! I indulged in some scrumptious cotton candy, tried a variety of delicious treats, and relished some of the best clam chowder ever.

The best part was the genuine, laid-back, and friendly atmosphere. It’s a place where families, friends, and even solo adventurers can have a blast. Everyone was so cheerful, and the staff was incredibly helpful.

The Santa Cruz Boardwalk is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a perfect blend of seaside serenity and thrilling amusements. It’s a gem on California’s coast that never loses its shine. I’m already planning my next visit because one day is just not enough to experience all the fun and beauty this place has to offer. 🌅🎡🏖️🌊🎉

Amazing experience visiting the place.

The rides are decently priced as compared to famous theme & amusement parks.

There is not so much waiting time for ride to enjoy.

The food stalls in the area are good. However, I felt couple of addition of small souvenir shop can make it more appealing.

Because of my experience, would love to get the common room area (washroom) to be more maintained

Always a great time -- sun, surf, sand, and rides. Great food choices too! We rode the Giant Dipper and the Log flume with the kids (ages 8 and 12), got dizzy 🥴 o n the tilt-a-whirl and the swinger, and had a blast. Nostalgia mixed with thrills -- what could be better for a Sunday afternoon? -- Love that you can purchase points on a card; makes the day economical for adults and kiddos alike.

Grew up in Cali, never been to Santa Cruz till the last summer. Rode famous roller coaster, an Ariel tram. Was amazing! Would recommend getting the seasonal pass if you are going to go for more than a day. It takes more than one day to ride all the rides due to the wait times an lines. Did the freight walk.. awesome!!!!! Bought matching sweatshirts for me an my daughter. Had more fun in the 3 hrs we were there than at six flags.

Drove from Oxnard CA to visit this place. Family loved it. You have to try the Big Dipper ride. Fast!!! Little hot so sunscreen and hats. Parking was 30 bucks and show up early because it gets jam packed. Make sure to purchase the card for rides and games or the wristband. For older kids and adults there are on a few large rides so before you purchase the all dY pass see if you are going to get on all the rides. 3 of use got a $100 card and were able to get on big rides and still had enough for a few games.

Loved it!! I visited there on my birthday 🎂 and enjoyed a lot all day.. Beautiful place, shows, rides and good food. Beach ⛱️ is beautiful but there is no cleanliness like other beaches. But overall good experience!! I like horror show and skyline. Highly recommend as it's not so far and you can explore all day... Have to go again soon 💕