Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

  • 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5416
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The Boardwalk's roots go back to 1865, when John Leibrandt opened a public bathhouse near the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Other bathhouses followed and scores of tourists ... more on Beachboardwalk.com

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Ratings & Reviews for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk from Around the Web

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4.5

39 reviews

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Great value, Great setup, Great organisation, Great fun, Great location. more on Epinions.com

Food at the park is very reasonably priced for this type of venue and there are a lot of places to buy and a lot of variety. more on Yahoo! Travel

If you go for a day get the day pass as you will save money. more on Yahoo! Travel

The wharf provides a good fishing spot, seafood restaurants, candy shops, other stores, and seafood merchants to purchase fresh seafood from. more on Epinions.com

It's free to get in, and you only pay for rides you want (thay also have unlimited ride passes). more on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0

12 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Is a good place to visit with family or friends if you live near the area. Is really nice during the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This is a relatively small park compared to Disneyland however this is not a criticism. It makes it easy to get around.

I packs in a lot that satisfies the whole family from timid young children (and I mean ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Santa Cruz is the best!!! For kids it is all about the Bordwalk and the beach. If you like shopping check out the Capitola Mall or for more unique shopping go to down town. If you want a romantic dinner you have to go to the Shadow ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I LOVE THE SANTA CRUZ BOARDWALK!! Many great rides and the beach is right there! Great food! There is a dip n' dots booth and they always taste so good! If you cant find a table to eat at, just go sit on the beach! The merry-go-round ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I absolutely love the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. I used to go as a kid and a teen and this year took my own son. It is exactly as it was years ago. I love this place. Great location right on the Ocean. Lots to do. Great rides, food ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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4.5

27 reviews

Top Reviews From Epinions.com

I'm a little tired this morning, I just got back from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, where my sweetie and I took advantage of the free summer concerts which started ... more on Epinions.com

This is the 2nd in a series of reviews I will be writing on my recent trip to San Francisco. We traveled up and down the East Coast and into Canada camping ... more on Epinions.com

For the past 5 years, I have called Santa Cruz my home. In all my years of living in this fantastic city, I would have to say my favorite place is the Santa ... more on Epinions.com

As someone who grew up and still lives about a half-hour from Santa Cruz, I've spent many a summer there. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of the few remaining boardwalks on the west coast. I love Santa Cruz as the people are ... more on Epinions.com

Last April my husband and I visited the Boardwalk for our aniversary. It is quite a diverse park. If you want to sun, swim, shop, or ride the bigger attractions it is all there in one spot. The is also a pier that you can walk out ... more on Epinions.com

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Great Amenities at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk:

  • Alcohol permitted
  • Rides/attractions with height requirements
  • Concessions-food available
  • Visitor center
  • Educational field trips
  • Gift shop
  • Hands-on interaction
  • Restrooms

Location & Nearby Attractions

Local Visitors' Bureaus

Additional Resources

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Website

http://www.visitcalifornia.com

Read more about Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Yahoo! Travel

www.beachboardwalk.com

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