Located next to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on Santa Cruz Main Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is committed to environmental preservation. Our award-winning recycling and reuse programs have been recognized by the State of California and the City of Santa Cruz.

Environmental Highlights:

• Approximately 180 tons of material recycled or reused annually
• Approximately 1 million gallons of water reclaimed annually for landscaping and other non-potable water applications
• Waterless urinals and low-flush toilets installed throughout the Boardwalk
• Polystyrene (styrofoam) prohibited at all Boardwalk food locations
• Oil generated from vehicles and rides, green waste generated from landscaping, and electronic waste all recycled
• Main Beach in front of the Boardwalk cleaned daily during Spring and Summer in cooperation with CIty of Santa Cruz
• Supporters of Santa Cruz County environmental non-profits such as Coastal Watershed Council and O'Neill Sea Odyssey
• Discounted bus passes for employees to encourage use of alternative transportation
• Bicycle and skateboard lockers available for employees
• Electric vehicles and bicycles provided for maintenance workers on the Boardwalk
• Free Ocean Ecology classes for visiting school groups

Recognition & Awards

• California Integrated Waste Management Board "Waste Reduction Award" (1995-2017)
• City of Santa Cruz "Clean Ocean Business" (2004 - 2017)
• League of American Bicyclists "Bicycle-Friendly Business" (2008)
• Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary "Sanctuary Reflections Award" (2003)
• "California Ecotourism Business" of the Year (1995)
• "Ecology Action Environmental Business of the Year" (1995)
• "Santa Cruz County Sustainable Quality Award" winner (1995)