The Beach, Albuquerque

#20 among attractions in Albuquerque

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The Beach was a 14-acre water park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The park was started in 1987, its final open season was 2004, and it was closed in 2005. The park's land was put up for sale in 2014. When the park was active, the three 75-foot slides used to tower over Interstate 25. ()

Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Water rides: 10Coordinates: 35°7'56"N, 106°36'47"W

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Northeast Albuquerque (Renaissance)Albuquerque United States

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The Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cliff's Amusement Park, ABQ Uptown, Coronado Center, Popejoy Hall.

1.6 miNE
Amusement park, Theme park, Water park
Cliff's Amusement Park, Albuquerque
40 min walk • Cliff's Amusement Park is a vibrant oasis of fun and excitement located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This family-friendly amusement park is the go-to destination for thrill-seekers and amusement enthusiasts looking to enjoy a day packed with adventure...
3.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
ABQ Uptown, Albuquerque
84 min walk • ABQ Uptown is an outdoor luxury shopping mall owned by Simon Property Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is one of four malls located in the Albuquerque area, and houses 51 different stores.
2.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Coronado Center, Albuquerque
73 min walk • Coronado Center is a shopping mall in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Built in 1965 by the Homart Development Company, a defunct real-estate division of the department store Sears, the mall has undergone several renovations and expansions in its history which have led to it becoming the largest building by area in New Mexico.
3.5 miS
Theater, Universities and schools
Popejoy Hall, Albuquerque
89 min walk • The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1889, UNM offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs.
3.3 miSW
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Live music
Marble Brewery, Albuquerque
86 min walk • Marble Brewery is a brewery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2008. Its main brewhouse is located in downtown Albuquerque on Marble Avenue, which gave the brewery its name. The 30 barrel brewhouse is responsible for brewing all classic and seasonal styles, including Marble's most popular brew, Double White.
3.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lobo Theater, Albuquerque
91 min walk • The Historic Lobo Theater is the oldest standing movie theater located along historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the United States of America. The Lobo Theater first opened on August 19, 1938.
2.8 miNW
Village, Area
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Albuquerque
71 min walk • Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, known locally simply as "Los Ranchos" or "The Village," is a village in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 6,024 at the 2010 Census.
2.8 miS
Convention center, Universities and schools
University Of New Mexico North Campus, Albuquerque
72 min walk • The University of New Mexico is a public research university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1889, UNM offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs.
2.5 miN
Church
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Albuquerque
65 min walk • Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is a historic church building in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was built in 1870 in a Vernacular Pueblo Revival style. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
2.3 miSW
Church
Los Tomases Chapel, Albuquerque
60 min walk • Los Tomases Chapel is a historic building in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The chapel was built in the 1920s to serve the late-19th-century North Valley neighborhood of Los Tomases, and remained in occasional use in the 1980s.
2.7 miSE
35°6'58"N • 106°34'8"W
Weyrich Gallery/The Rare Vision Art Galerie, Albuquerque
70 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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How to get to The Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Beach:

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Montaño (30 min walk)