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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Review
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 mini-golf course, and a laser-tag arena pack one gigantic building, which is open daily even if the rides aren't running. You have to pay to play, but you can wander the entire boardwalk for free while sampling delicacies such as corn dogs and garlic fries.
- Address: Along Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 | Map It
- Phone: 831/423--5590; 831/426--7433
- Cost: $30 day pass for unlimited rides, or pay per ride
- Hours: Apr.-early Sept., daily; early Sept.-late May, weekends, weather permitting; call for hrs
- Website: www.beachboardwalk.com
- Location: Santa Cruz
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