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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 & New Year’s Train

November 29-30 & December 7-8, 14-23, AND 26-31, 2024

Operated by Roaring Camp Railroads
Will-Call/Ticketing at the Boardwalk’s Party Room, located to the left of the Main Entrance

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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Holiday Lights Train in front of Neptune's Kingdom

Santa Cruz Chanukah Train

January 2, 2025 – One Night Only!

Operated by Roaring Camp Railroads
Will-Call/Ticketing at the Boardwalk’s Party Room, located to the left of the Main Entrance

Share the light of this special season with a ride on the Chanukah Train. Light the menorah, listen to stories, play dreidel and enjoy kosher refreshments. Happy Chanukah!

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Chanukah Train

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
  • $10* MyBoardwalk cards included with each train ticket

*$8 paid points, $2 bonus points. (Bonus points valid for individual rides, arcades, midway games, and attractions only.)

Santa and kids standing in front of holiday decorated train
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Boardwalk Winter Wonderland

Select dates: November 28, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Get in the holiday spirit – Celebrate the season at the beach!

Enjoy rides (weather permitting), games, arcades, festive decorations, photos with Santa, holiday treats, and more!

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Inns of Santa Cruz with beautiful beach view.

Discover The Inns of Santa Cruz

A Collection for Every Occassion
The Inns of Santa Cruz offers a variety of accommodations, perfect for every occasion. From romantic getaways to extended family-friendly adventures, our properties are conveniently located within walking distance of the beach, Boardwalk and so much more.

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