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Rides Closed Sunday Sep 18, 20222 Due to Rain.

Scouts smiling
March 24-25, 2023

Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp inside the COCOANUT GROVE and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

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Typhoon seaside park ride with ocean in the background
March 25 - April 16, 2023

Ditch the books and hit the beach!

Enjoy rides, the beach and a whole lot of family‑friendly fun!

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women running Fun Run
Saturday, April 1, 2023

Lace up your shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! 1K race for 12 and under, and a 5K race for ages 4 and up.

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Girls in Arcade
April 22 and Sept. 23, 2023*

Season Pass Members! Show your Season Pass at the Casino Arcade entrance and enjoy exclusive free play from 9am-11am! Not a Season Pass Member? Buy one online and save $10, plus bring your friend for free!

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Boardwalk PRIDE, santa cruz
Saturday, May 6, 2023

Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with free live entertainment, giveaways and info booths. Enjoy rides and games plus fun photo ops and exclusive merchandise available throughout the park.

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Ride Wristbands on Hands
Select Days in 2023*

Season Pass Members! Bring a friend for free on Feb. 11 & 12, March 4 & 5, June 6, 13, 20 & 27, Oct. 28 & 29, and Nov. 24, 2023** One Standard Wristband per Season Pass (wristband not valid on attractions). Not a Season Pass Member? Buy one online and save $10, plus bring your friend for free!

**Nov 24 is a limited ride day, expect 8-10 rides open.

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the park.

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Beach Blitz Logo with a band in background
September 15-16, 2023

Enjoy camping under the stars, worship on the beach, and a lot of Boardwalk fun for Youth Groups and family!

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PLACEHOLDER
September 29-30, 2023

A memorable overnight event at the Boardwalk, perfect for family, friends, youth and school groups.

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Girl Scouts smiling
October 6-7, 2023

Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

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Scouts smiling
October 13-14, 2023

Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturers and Scout family and friends camp under the stars and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

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marching band
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!

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people cooking chili
Saturday, October 28, 2023

Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!

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Girl Scouts smiling
March 8-9, 2024

Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Troops camp Inside the COCOANUT GROVE and enjoy Boardwalk fun at this epic overnight event!

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