Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz

Name: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Address: 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
Telephone: +1 831-423-5590

#1 among attractions in Santa Cruz

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Facts and practical information

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 1907, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States. ()

Opened: 1907 (117 years ago)Season: All yearTotal rides: 35Roller coasters: 3Water rides: 1Coordinates: 36°57'52"N, 122°1'1"W

Address

400 Beach StSanta Cruz Beach BoardwalkSanta Cruz 95060 United States

Contact

+1 831-423-5590

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Day trips

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Giant Dipper, Undertow Roller Coaster, Mission Santa Cruz.

1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Santa Cruz
27 min walk • The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum stands as a tribute to the rich history and vibrant culture of surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Nestled within the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse at Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive, this museum offers visitors a glimpse into over...
~590 ftE
Iconic 1924 wooden roller coaster
Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz
3 min walk • The Giant Dipper is a historic roller coaster located in the bustling seaside city of Santa Cruz, California. Built in 1924, this wooden coaster is a beloved landmark within the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park.
~290 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz
2 min walk • Undertow is a steel spinning roller coaster at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The ride was built by Maurer Söhne and is the only spinning roller coaster in Northern California.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Mission, State park
Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
28 min walk • Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in present-day Santa Cruz, California.
1 miSW
Watersports, Surf spot, Swimming pool
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
26 min walk • Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location in Santa Cruz, California. It is just off a point on the side of cliffs in the West Cliff residential area near downtown Santa Cruz, providing easy access and a good vantage point for viewing.
0.9 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Breakwater Light, Santa Cruz
23 min walk • Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in California, United States, in the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California.
0.9 miE
Marina, Sailing
Small Craft Harbor, Santa Cruz
24 min walk • The Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor is situated in Santa Cruz, California, on the site of the former Woods Lagoon. Built in 1962–1963, its public use specializes in boating and extracurricular marine activities for the local community and visitors.
0.4 miE
36°57'52"N • 122°0'36"W
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz
10 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
0.8 miE
Yacht club, Sailing
Santa Cruz Yacht Club, Santa Cruz
20 min walk • The Santa Cruz Yacht Club is a yacht club founded in 1928 and is the oldest, and currently the only, yacht club in Santa Cruz, California.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
24 min walk • The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is an event and convention venue located in downtown Santa Cruz, California. It is owned by the City of Santa Cruz and is located at 307 Church Street.
1.2 miN
36°58'48"N • 122°0'36"W
Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
30 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk open?

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is open:

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Nearby attractions include Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (2 min walk), Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (2 min walk), Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz (3 min walk), San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz (8 min walk).

How to get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk:

Train

Santa Cruz Boardwalk (4 min walk)

Bus

2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
3rd Street & Uhden Street • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)