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.
June 13
The Lost Boys
Meet-and-Greet / Purchase Merchandise
June 20
Men in Black
June 27
Ghostbusters
(1984)
July 11
Jumanji
(1995)
July 18
Clueless
July 25
The Wizard of Oz
August 1
Despicable Me 4
August 8
The Goonies
40th Anniversary Celebration!
- 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!
Want More Summer Fun?
Evenings on the Colonnade
Free Entertainment + Beer Flights: Live Music, Magicians/Acrobats, & DJ Dance Party
Mornings at the Arcade
Half priced arcade games!
Plus breakfast and front row parking.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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