Monday, January 26, 2009

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk


Santa Cruz beach boardwalk is a place you can go to have fun in the sun! It features a beach, restaurants, an arcade, shops, games, and rides! Admission is completely free!! (There is a cost for rides.) The main featured ride at the boardwalk is the Giant Dipper. It is a wooden roller coaster and has been at the park since 1924 when the park first opened. It is the 6th oldest roller coaster in the U.S. and goes 55 mph. There are also occasional concert events on the beach if you like music.

The park is open during the summer everyday. (Weekends only during off-peak months. Check website for hours.) An Endless Summer Season Pass is offered for unlimited rides all summer season for just $68.95 (plus tax). There is also an unlimited ride pass that also includes 3 attractions good for one full day of fun for $36.95 (plus tax). An unlimited ride wristband that is good for one day of fun is just $16.95 (plus tax). They also offer a 60-ticket strip for $39.95 (rides range from 3 to 6 tickets at 75 cents per ticket). So try it out if you enjoy fun in the sun!!! For more info go to http://www.beachboardwalk.com/


2 comments:

  1. I'm glad to know that this "spot" from my youth is still operational and still being enjoyed! Thank you for the information.

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  2. this is great place to visit if you dont mind the drive. i recommend that everyone should visit this place at least once in their lifetime.

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