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FREE Movies on the Beach

Friday Nights at 9pm
June 13 – August 8, 2025
(Except July 4)

Beach in front of the Colonnade

Experience ultimate movie nights right on the beach! Watch your favorite movies while munching on mouthwatering Boardwalk treats, from kettle corn and saltwater taffy to corn dogs and turkey legs.

Admission FREE!

Bring your family, a blanket, or a low-back chair and join us! Low back chairs are preferred to allow all guests for a better view.

Men in Black

June 20
Men in Black

Ghostbusters (1984)

June 27
Ghostbusters
(1984)

Jumanji (1995)

July 11
Jumanji
(1995)

Clueless

July 18
Clueless

The Wizard of Oz

July 25
The Wizard of Oz

Despicable Me 4

August 1
Despicable Me 4

Goonies

August 8
The Goonies
40th Anniversary Celebration!

Jaminson Newlander

Meet-and-Greet with Jamison Newlander!

Located at The Walk
June 13, 2025
6pm-8:30pm

Purchase your special The Lost Boys merchandise at The Walk!

T-shirt Options

  • Each movie will include a 15-minute intermission. 
  • Seating is first-come, first-served. 
  • Low-back chairs and blankets are encouraged for seating; please allow others space and a good view.
  • Smoking is not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk. Alcohol and glass are prohibited on the beach. 
  • A limited number of assistive listening devices (ALDs) are available for check-out at the Mini Golf Kiosk inside Neptune’s Kingdom.  
  • If you require other special accommodations or would like to request Closed Captioning, please contact the Manager on Duty at least 48 hours in advance of the movie at (831) 423-5590.

Free Movies on the Beach is sponsored by KDON, KOCN, KWAV, KCDU, City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Enjoy the Shows!

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Evenings on the Colonnade

Free Entertainment + Beer Flights: Live Music, Magicians/Acrobats, & DJ Dance Party

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Mornings at the Arcade

Half priced arcade games!
Plus breakfast and front row parking.

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