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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk FREE Movies on the Beach

free movies on the breach
Beach in front of the Colonnade

Friday Nights at 9pm
June 12 – August 7, 2026
(Except July 3)

Experience ultimate movie nights right on the beach!

Watch your favorite movies under the stars with your toes in the sand, enjoying the nostalgic flavors of classic Boardwalk treats.

FREE Movies on the Beach

Admission FREE!

Bring your family and friends and come join the fun!

Download Schedule (pdf)

The Lost Boys poster

June 12
The Lost Boys

June 19
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Kicking and Screaming Movie Poster

June 26
Kicking and Screaming

13 going on 30 movie poster

July 10
13 Going on 30

Back to the Future movie poster

July 17
Back to the Future

Minecraft movie poster

July 24
A Minecraft Movie

Jurassic Park Movie poster

July 31
Jurassic Park

The Goonies poster

August 7
The Goonies

  • Each movie will include a 15-minute intermission and Closed Captioning.
  • 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.  
  • Please note that for the safety of all Guests, this event is weather-dependent. In the case of high winds or unsafe conditions, the event may be canceled.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Free Movies on the Beach is sponsored by:

Want More Summer Fun?

Evenings on the Colonnade

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

Mornings at the Arcade

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

a teen girl at the arcade

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