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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Santa Cruz has been a seaside resort since the mid-19th century. Along one end of the broad, south-facing beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has entertained holidaymakers for almost as long—it celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007. Its Looff carousel and classic wooden Giant Dipper roller coaster, both dating from the early 1900s, are surrounded by high-tech thrill rides and easygoing kiddie rides with ocean views. Video and arcade games, a minigolf course, and a laser-tag arena pack one gigantic building. You have to pay to play, but you can wander the entire boardwalk for free while sampling delicacies such as corn dogs and chowder fries.

  • Cost: $30 day pass for unlimited rides
  • Open: Late May-early Sept., daily; early Sept.-late May, weekends, weather permitting; call for hrs
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