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Holiday Trains at the Boardwalk
Celebrate the Holiday Season with a ride on a festive train!
Santa Cruz
Holiday Lights Train
November 24,
December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 21-23, 2012
Ride Roaring Camp Railroad's vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, through the streets of Santa Cruz. Sing along to seasonal carols while sipping hot-spiced cider, listen to musical entertainment, and enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Continue the merriment at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with your choice of "holiday" miniature golf, laser tag, or arcade games included with Holiday Lights Train ticket price.
OPERATOR:
Roaring Camp Railroads
ROUTE:
This train departs from the Boardwalk and travels to the base of Pogonip and back.
RIDE TIME:
45 Minutes
PRICE:
$26 adult/ $20 kids 2-12
Train to
Christmas Town
November 23 - December 23, 2012
There's a new train in town! Experience the heartwarming story of a little girl named Janice who loves riding the Train to Christmas Town with her brother and grandmother every year. The tale comes to life as you ride the train to Christmas Town with Janice and her friends - Bumblebee the Polar Bear, Wabash the Squirrel, and Zephyr the depot cat. Busy elves serve cookies and cocoa and sing Christmas carols.
When the train reaches Christmas Town, Santa climbs on board greeting each child with a gift, holiday cheer, and his signature “Ho, Ho, Ho”!
Continue the merriment at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with your choice of "holiday" miniature golf, laser tag, or arcade games included with Train to Christmas Town ticket price.
OPERATOR:
Iowa Pacific Holdings
ROUTE:
Train departs from the Boardwalk, traveling northwest, toward Wilder Ranch and back.
RIDE TIME:
1 Hour
PRICE:
Adult $ 36.75
Child (2-12yrs) $ 26.25
Adult with Babe in arms $36.75
Holiday Out
With Thomas
December 8-9, 15-16, & 22-23, 2012
Young train fans will be thrilled to experience Thomas the Tank Engine all decked out for the Holidays.
The Thomas train ride includes carol singing and a visit from Santa. Your event ticket includes meeting Sir Topham Hatt, a Carousel ride, crafts, face painting, plus your choice of mini golf, laser tag, or arcade tokens… and more!
OPERATOR:
Roaring Camp Railroads
ROUTE:
Train departs from the Boardwalk, through quaint neighborhoods and back.
TIME:
25 Minutes
PRICE:
$24 all ages
• Advance purchase is recommended.
• Events are rain or shine.
• All trains board in front of the Boardwalk near Neptune’s Kingdom.
• Select Boardwalk locations will be open for food and beverage.
• Parking is $6.
Overnight Accommodations
The Carousel Motel (within walking distance of the train departure point) is offering special rates to all train guests.
Rates subject to space availability. Advance reservations required.
Call the Carousel Motel at (831) 425-7090 for information.
Just reference the "Train" rate when reserving your room.
