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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

ExploreSanta Cruz, South Bay4.5/5

Over Deze Plek

California's oldest surviving amusement park with a historic wooden roller coaster (Giant Dipper), classic carnival rides, arcade games, and a beautiful beach. Free admission to the boardwalk - pay per ride or buy a wristband.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

All Ages

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

$$

Beste Tijd

Weekdays in summer, arrive mid-morning

Parkeren

Paid boardwalk parking lot. Free street parking available a few blocks away.

Tips

Free parking on nearby streets if you walk a few blocks. Weekday ride wristbands are cheaper.

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Tags

boardwalkbeachridesamusement-parkclassic
Officiële Website

Locatie

400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060(831) 423-5590Routebeschrijving

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