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Rides Closed Sunday Sep 18, 20222 Due to Rain.

Holiday Train Rides at the Boardwalk

Celebrate the holiday season with a ride on a festive train!

Continue the merriment with family and friends with Boardwalk arcades and attractions using your MyBoardwalk card, included with your fare.
Happy holidays!

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

November 25-26 & December 3-4, 10-11, 17-23, AND 26-31, 2022

Operated by Roaring Camp Railroads
Will-Call/Ticketing at the Boardwalk’s Neptune’s Kingdom

Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through Santa Cruz streets. Passengers lend their voices to holiday carols and sip spiced cider while Santa visits with the little ones and the young at heart!

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Details:

  • All trains depart from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Advance purchase is recommended
  • Trains run rain or shine
  • $15 parking is conveniently located across from the train loading area
  • Select Boardwalk locations will be open for food and beverage
  • $7 MyBoardwalk cards included with each train ticket (Valid for individual rides, arcades, midway games, and attractions.)
Santa and kids standing in front of holiday decorated train
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Boardwalk Winter Wonderland

Select dates: November 24, 2022 – January 1, 2023

Get in the holiday spirit – Celebrate the season at the beach!
Enjoy rides, games, arcades, festive decorations, photos with Santa, pedal karts, holiday treats, movies, and more!

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