Boardwalk

Located between San Francisco and Monterey, Santa Cruz welcomes all visitors at Beach Boardwalk, the California's oldest amusement park that combines unforgettable nostalgia with modern-day fun.
Beach Boardwalk is at 400 Beach Street in the heart of Santa Cruz County, next to Santa Cruz’s mile long main beach. It includes more than 34 rides and attractions (featuring two national historic landmarks: the 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster and the 1911 Looff Carousel plus plenty of modern ride thrills), games, restaurants and shops.

The Boardwalk is admission-free! That means there are no gates to block your way. If you just want to come and look around or hang out on the beach, it’s free! The Boardwalk offers a range of ticket plans. There are all-day, unlimited ride passes as well as individual ride tickets and season passes. There are also discounts and coupons online. Ticket prices are the same for all ages.

Owned and operated by the Santa Cruz Seaside Company since 1915, the Boardwalk remains a family style amusement park.