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Select days: November 23, 2023 – December 31, 2023

Get in the holiday spirit.

Celebrate the season at the beach!

Activities Include

  • Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades  
  • Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!)
  • Photos with Santa (Operating Days: Nov. 24 – Dec. 24)
  • Delicious Boardwalk Treats
  • Fire Pit Rentals & Holiday S’Mores
  • Winter Wonderland Package: Includes MyBoardwalk Card and one 6×8 printed photo with Santa (Available operating days Nov. 24 – Dec. 24)
  • Holiday Shopping
  • And don’t forget the breathtaking beach view!
Family Photo Xmas stlyle

Hours

12pm – 5pm

  • Thursday – Sunday: November 23-26
  • Saturdays – Sundays: December 2-10
  • Every Day: December 16-31

Special Dates

  • Dec. 2-3: Mini Nutcracker performance at Colonnade Stage at 2pm
  • Dec 10-11: Roaming Carolers
Family Photo with Santa
girl on loof carousel

Rides & Games

Add to the fun by purchasing the following:

  • Limited Rides & Attractions Wristband – Purchase in advance to save $10!
  • Winter Wonderland Package: Includes MyBoardwalk Card and one 6×8 printed photo with Santa (Available operating days Nov. 24 – Dec. 24)
  • Rides open during Winter Wonderland from 12pm-5pm, weather permitting include:
    • Undertow, Shockwave, Looff Carousel, Pirate Ship, Double Shot, Speedway, Bouncin’ Buggies, Jet Copters, Speed Bumps, & Giant Dipper 

Sales for Winter Wonderland Package coming soon

Family at Fire Pits

Ocean-view Fire Pits

Cozy up around your own private fire pit overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay!

Gather your crew and kick back in comfort. Fire pits areas are conveniently located near food and arcades. Includes
  • One-hour exclusive use of fire pit area (8 Adirondack chairs, and 2 picnic tables)

Cost: $150

Optional add-ons include hot cocoa, s’mores, and holiday craft kits with MyBoardwalk Cards!

Sales for Fire Pit rentals coming soon

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Holiday Train Rides at the Boardwalk

Holiday Train Rides

November 24 – December 23, 2023 (dates vary)

Celebrate the holiday season with a ride on a festive  rain!

  • Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
  • Santa Cruz Chanukah Train (One night only!)

More Info

Thanks for getting in the holiday spirit and celebrating the season at the beach!

2023 Event Information Coming Soon.

Thank You to our Sponsors

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