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NEW! Order Online at Boardwalk Grille
Save time, skip the line! Open daily for breakfast with a full espresso bar, and for lunch and dinner. Hours may vary.
Giant Dipper Golden Ale and Boardwalk Dreamin’
Celebrate 100 years of thrills with the Giant Dipper Golden Ale by Discretion Brewing, or cool down with a Boardwalk Dreamin’ IPA from Humble Sea Brewing Co.
NOW FEATURING for a limited time only and sold exclusively here at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Available at all major food locations.
A wonderful variety of fun and delicious choices for indoor, outdoor dining, and take-out.
Hours may vary. Most food locations open with ride hours.
Visit Boardwalk Grille or Coasters Bar and Grill at the Boardwalk Bowl for breakfast options.
Most food locations accept cashless payment only, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. Cash is accepted at Ticket Booths, Season Pass Office and MyBoardwalk Kiosks.
MyBoardwalk Cards (Paid Points only) are accepted at all food locations. To check your balance, simply scan the QR code on the backside of your MyBoardwalk Card with your mobile device.
Per Santa Cruz County, a 25¢ disposable beverage cup fee will be added to your transaction for each cup. Utensils are available upon request.
Boardwalk Grille – Online Ordering Now Available!
Open early for breakfast Fridays through Sundays with a full espresso bar. Daily lunch and dinner menu includes deli sandwiches, salads, turkey legs, cheeseburgers, corn dogs, garlic fries, fruit cups, ice cream, Monkey bites and more! Grab a local craft beer while you’re here! Save time, skip the line. Order Online.
Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
On the Colonnade
Cruzin’ Crêpes featuring Boba Tea
Delicious, made-to-order crêpes, to go, with your choice of delicious sweet or savory fillings! Also serving a wide selection of boba teas, fruit teas, as well as Acai Bowls and Mangonadas. Gluten-free crêpes available. Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
Next to Speed Bumps
Pizza Now! – Online Ordering Now Available!
Enjoy pizza slices, whole pizzas, breadsticks, chicken wings, daily specials or cool off with frozen ICEES© plus a wide range of local craft beers! Save time, skip the line. Order Online. Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
By Speed Bumps
Beach Tacos & Nachos
Looking for some Mexican food done with a little beach flair? Enjoy street tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, and three choices of salsas. The options don’t end there: protein choices include al pastor, carne asada, chicken, and three types of beans. Meatless options available as well!
Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
Next to Speed Bumps
Surf City Grill
A Boardwalk favorite with outdoor patio dining. Specialties include famous fresh-dipped corn dogs, french-fried artichoke hearts, clam chowder bread bowls, bacon cheeseburgers, vegetarian corn dogs and Texas-sized donuts, ice-cold beer and more! Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
Coasters Bar & Grill
Santa Cruz’s premier spot for karaoke, live music and great people. Enjoy the ocean view patio during the day, tasty bites and entertainment at night. Treat yourself to an extensive tap selection, food and drink specials. More InfoCash accepted.
Intersection of Beach and Cliff Streets, across from the Boardwalk
Snacks & Desserts
Marini’s at the Beach
Four locations with their famous saltwater taffy, caramel apples, chocolate-covered bacon, handmade chocolates, and more sweet delights. Cash and cashless payments, including MyBoardwalk Cards (Paid Points only) accepted.
On the Colonnade (Open Daily), by the Looff Carousel, inside the Casino Arcade and next to the Sea Swings ride
Churros & Floats
Personalize your churro sugar flavor to your liking or try the new loaded churros with a variety of fun and delicious toppings. Plus, root beer floats! Or pick a different soda. Don’t limit your float to root beer! Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
Near Double Shot Tower
Funnel Cakes
A German breakfast tradition brought to a whole new level! Toppings range from powdered sugar to strawberries and whipped topping. Add a scoop of ice cream to any order and look out for the rotating limited-time funnel cake flavors! Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
By the Giant Dipper Entrance
Freeze
All the retro frozen treats your heart desires including scrumptious malts, chocolate-dipped bananas, orange sherbet and our original ice cream sandwich, “The SANDae.” Look for the retro black and white tile and monster ice cream cone. Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
By the Haunted Castle
Deep-Fried Twinkies
Something magical occurs when pastry hits hot oil… the filling liquefies and the cake warms, contrasting with the crisp, deep-fried crust. Or try a deep fried Oreo ® or Smucker’s ® Uncrustable ® peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
Near Sky Glider
Tater Twists
Can’t decide between french fries or potato chips? How about a chip on a stick! With lots of yummy toppings to choose from, go wild with this one-of-a-kind snack on the way to your next beach-side thrill ride, or a refreshing agua frescas! Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
Across from Fireball
Café Espresso
Featuring Santa Cruz Roasting Company Coffee and Ghirardelli Chocolate. Enjoy gourmet espresso blends, frappes, lattes, mochas, masala chai, bubble tea, crème fruit blends, Italian Ice, muffins, bagels, and acai bowls. Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
Across from Giant Dipper exit
Beer & Wine
Brews at the Beach
Offering the Bay Area’s best craft beers, wine and mimosas with an ocean view! Enjoy a variety of craft beers on tap. Sip. Relax. Enjoy the view. More Info Cashless payments only. MyBoardwalk Cards accepted.
On the Colonnade by Boardwalk Grille
- Please ask to speak to the Restaurant Supervisor for specific product ingredients and allergens and/or dietary restrictions.
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