Happy Independence Day!

Celebrate this holiday weekend with a concert - join us on July 3 for The Sun Kings tribute to the Beatles. Sorry, no fireworks. Be safe, pack your trash, and please help keep our beaches clean!

Boardwalk Rides Schedule

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BIG DEALS

Offsite Parking

Weekends in July

Save time (and a little money) on busy weekends - park at 701 Ocean Street for $10 per vehicle and take a free shuttle to the Boardwalk.

Or park in Downtown Santa Cruz and take the Santa Cruz Trolley to the Boardwalk for $0.25 per person.

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Retro Nights

Monday & Tuesday Nights

Locals love Retro Nights - after 5 pm, all rides are $1 each on Monday and Tuesday nights. A great time to take a spin or two on your favorite ride. Boardwalk treats like Pepsi, hot dogs, and cotton candy are also $1 each.

Pepsi Nights

Wednesday & Thursday Nights

Ride Wristbands are just $12.95 plus tax on Wednesday and Thursday nights after 5 pm when you bring an empty Pepsi beverage container.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Circus of Nations

July 6 - August 13

Travel the globe with this showcase of the world's best acrobatics. Free half-hour shows on the Beach Bandstand, Sundays through Thursdays at noon, 3 pm, and 6 pm.

Show starts Monday, July 6.

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Special Olympics Torch Ceremony

July 16

Help us welcome the Flame of Hope! The official torch for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles is making a stop at the Boardwalk escorted by local police officers. James Durbin will join the celebration to perform his new release "Santa Cruz." On the Beach Bandstand at 2:30 pm.

FREE Friday Night Bands on the Beach

Friday Nights

Join us on July 3 for The Sun Kings, an amazing Beatle's tribute band. Next up Macy Gray (July 10), Berlin featuring Terri Nunn (July 17), Soul Asylum (July 24), and Wang Chung (July 31). Free shows at 6:30 and 8:30 pm.

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FREE Movies on the Beach!

Wednesday Nights

Bring your beach chair and enjoy a classic movie right on the sand.
Remember the brilliant Robin Williams with kid's classic Jumanji on July 29 at 9 pm.

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Camp Boardwalk

June 15 - August 14

Rides, games, activities, and lots of great memories! Full or half-days available for kids 6-14.

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Marini's 100th Anniversary SWEETStakes

2015 Season

Celebrate 100 Sweet Years of everyone's favorite candy store. Look for scratch cards inside Marini’s 1lb boxes of taffy and you could win a year’s supply of your very own saltwater taffy flavor!