Holiday Train Rides at the Boardwalk


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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!
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!
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.)
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!