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Boardwalk Family Rides

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Family looking up on Cave Train ride

Cave Train

A Boardwalk favorite, the nostalgic Cave Train travels under the Boardwalk and features its original 1961 cast of characters. Families have loved this glow-in-the-dark train ride for generations.
Riders under 48″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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8 Points

Dream Wheel Ferris Wheel

Dream Wheel

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Take in the view and dream the unimaginable as you take a scenic spin in a gondola on this family-friendly 65-foot tall ferris wheel.
To ride alone, riders must be 42 inches, and under 42 inches with a chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
8 Points

Visitors enjoying Freefall seaside park ride

Freefall

Great training for bigger thrills! Freefall springs riders up and drops them down for a giggly good time.
Riders under 42″ to 36″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

Couple having fun on Ghost Blasters ride

Ghost Blasters

Test your aim and compete against friends as you blast pesky ghouls on this fun trip under the Boardwalk.
Riders under 48″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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8 Points

People riding Haunted Castle ride

Haunted Castle

Get ready for a spooky adventure as you spiral down into the dark dungeon deep below the Boardwalk.
Riders under 48″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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8 Points

Riders on Lighthouse Lift-off seaside park ride

Lighthouse Lift-Off

Can you make it to the top of the lighthouse? Test your strength and endurance as you race to top of this sky-high family attraction.
Riders under 48″ to 38″ can ride with a chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

Girl riding Looff Carousel

Looff Carousel

A National Historic Landmark and local treasure, this hand-carved merry-go-round has been turning children’s seaside dreams into golden memories since 1911.
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Riders under 36″ can ride with a chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

People on Pirate Ship seaside park ride

Pirate Ship

Ahoy Matey! Climb aboard for a wild swing on this swashbuckling family ship!
Riders under 48″ to 42″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

Two women on Riptide seaside park ride

Riptide

Laughing makes the spinning Riptide twirl faster, just go with it! This is one riptide worth experiencing.
Riders under 48″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

People on Sea Swings seaside park ride

Sea Swings

Whatever your age, you’ll feel like a kid when you swing out high over the beach with bare feet dangling and Monterey Bay glistening below.
Riders under 48″ to 42″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

People enjoying Sky Glider seaside park ride

Sky Glider

Leave the crowd behind as you glide far above the Boardwalk in a private world with incredible views. A great way to take in all the sights, sounds, and smells of our classic seaside amusement park.
Riders must be 48″ to ride this ride.
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8 Points (one way)

Girl enjoying Space Race ride

Space Race

Bump your way through outer space on this out-of-this-world bumper car.
Riders must be 42″ to ride this ride.
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6 Points

Families enjoying Speed Bumps seaside park ride

Speed Bumps

Who doesn’t like bumper cars? Pick a favorite car and start crashing into your friends!
Riders must be 50″ to ride this ride.
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7 Points

Visitors enjoying Tornado seaside park ride

Tornado

Get lost in the storm as you spin faster and faster on a high voltage tea cup ride!
Riders under 48″ to 42″ can ride with chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

People on Tsunami seaside park ride

Tsunami

With bright lights and sizzling sounds, the Tsunami is a rumbling, swirling voyage circling full speed ahead–then full speed backward!
Riders must be 50″ to ride this ride.
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6 Points

People having fun on Twirlin' Teacups seaside park ride

Twirlin’ Teacups

Take a twirl in a colorful teacup and spin your cup for a dizzying fun‑filled ride.
Riders under 36″ can ride with a chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
Accessibility Info
6 Points

Wave Rider seaside park ride with sand and ocean in the background

Wave Rider

Take a slide down our newest ride. Choose from 3 different colored lanes, and enjoy the ocean view on the way down!
Riders under 38” can ride with a chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
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6 Points

New! MyBoardwalk Photos

Capture memories from your visit with 5 photo locations! Choose from an All-Day or All-Season Digital Photo Pass for one low price, plus receive $2 off print packages including photo prints, keychains and magnets.

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