The rides open at 10. Get there at around 9:30 when it's not so crowded with tourists, and you can get first in line for the rides, but most food options aren't open yet, but at least it's not crowded. It's free to go on...More

No hesitation in awarding 5*. Great rides and fun for two adults and two children aged 11 and 9. We paid $39 per ticket for 4 of us so about £120. For that you get all day access to the rides, which are really great...More

Fun to walk and people watch even if you don't go on any rides! Still makes you feel like a kid again!

This review if for live music by boardwalk. I'd like to command the city for providing free live entreatment for locals and tourists. What a great way to distress on Friday nights! After a long week of work and responsibilities, it's so nice to sit...More

I loved Santa Cruz. We were visiting a friend in San Francisco, and she suggested we go. We road along the scenic route and stopped to get some jam at a local farm. Once we arrived, the weather was warm and the sun was shining....More

We rode down on the Roaring Camp train, and spent several hours around the boardwalk before our ride home. It is very interesting to see the refurbished parts of the old boardwalk (like the Laughing Sal and the gorgeous Carousel). You can get a great...More

Walked around the boardwalk, rode a few rides and spent most our time people watching. Great afternoon/evening activity

The wooden rollercoaster for my opinion is still the best attraction at the boardwalk and beats all the rides down hands beat despite being the oldest! If you only do one ride at the boardwalk then make sure it is this one as it is...More

We did a repeat visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Its a fun amusement park The historic roller coasters are so fun to ride The carousel is super fun too. I like the arial ride and water rides They also have a train ride. There...More

Enjoy a day of great rides, carnival food, and right on the beach if you want a quick dip. Great place for kids, families and teens.