Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

07/30/2026

Turn up your summer night with Deadlies bringing a bright blast of sound inspired by California surf, roadhouse honky‑tonks, punk, and rock. Raw, real, and undeniably fun tonight at Evenings on the Colonnade. 🎸🎶

📍 On the Colonnade Stage
🕣 Show starts at 8:30 PM - Admission FREE!

🎶 View live music schedule: bit.ly/Evenings-on-the-Colonnade

07/30/2026

🕹️ Arcade games? Temporarily extinct. 🦖

Did you know the Boardwalk once hit pause on pinball and entered its prehistoric era? In 1993, the Casino Arcade swapped games for life-size dinosaurs. Partnering with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the space was taken over by full-scale dino replicas, a hands-on “grab-a-fossil” display, and a dinosaur gift shop—perfectly timed with Jurassic Park (tomorrow's FREE Movie on the Beach) roaring its way to blockbuster status. No amber required. 🦕

07/29/2026

👾 Half‑priced games are taking over the arcade! ☀️ Mornings at the Arcade are happening daily through August 7, from 9 AM–11 AM. Enjoy front‑row parking, breakfast at Boardwalk Grille, and help cheer on our Guest of the Day as they officially open the park at 11 AM. Don’t forget— you can nominate a friend or family member to be part of the excitement! 🎢

🕹️ Visit bit.ly/Mornings-at-the-Arcade for details.

07/28/2026

☀️ Make the most of summer with the last couple of weeks of Admission-Free Summer Entertainment and Summer Discount Nights! ✨

Join the Big Kahuna Club at bit.ly/Big-Kahuna-Club-Giveaway to get the latest on all the can't-miss Boardwalk fun, including the Looff Carousel's 115th Anniversary Celebration featuring dollar deals, golden ring excitement, and nostalgic rides. 🎠

Plus, mark your calendar for National Roller Coaster Day on August 16! The first 100 riders on the Giant Dipper will receive a FREE Boardwalk souvenir cup. 🥤🎢

07/27/2026

🌙 Your summer nights just got even better with Evenings on the Colonnade, from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM!

Catch mind-blowing magicians and acrobats on Mondays–Wednesdays, live music by Deadlies on Thursday, and groovy DJ dance parties on Saturdays & Sundays. Come for the fun—stay for the memories! 🪄✨🎶

Admission is FREE!

🗓️ View the full schedule: bit.ly/Evenings-on-the-Colonnade

07/27/2026

Everyone’s making the most of summer nights at the Boardwalk—and it’s easy to see why. Whether it’s family time, a night out with friends, or a laid-back date night, enjoy Unlimited Rides for 65% off after 5 PM, discounted parking, and learn how to receive your FREE 16 oz. fountain beverage during Summer Discount Nights. ✨🎢

Valid Monday-Thursday only.

🎠 Don’t miss out: bit.ly/Summer-Nights-s

07/26/2026

Welcome to Jurassic Park—where objects on screen may feel closer than they appear. 🚙🦖

Experience the thrills, dinosaurs, and legendary moments of Jurassic Park at FREE Movies on the Beach on Friday, July 31. A larger-than-life adventure deserves a night under the stars. ✨🦕

🎥 Movie starts at 9:00 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE

🎞️ View all movie nights: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach

07/25/2026

Splash the Pelican is making serious progress on one of his biggest New Year's resolutions yet: riding the historic Looff Carousel 115 times in honor of its 115th birthday! 🎉

Along the way, he received encouragement from a very special guest whose legendary stunt on the Carousel for its centennial provided the motivation he needs to reach his ambitious goal. 💯🎠

You won't want to miss this inspiring (and slightly dizzying) journey in our latest Never a Dull Moment blog post: bit.ly/bwblog-splash-nicholas

Splash the Pelican is making serious progress on one of his biggest New Year's resolutions yet: riding the historic Looff Carousel 115 times in honor of its 115th birthday! Along the way, he received encouragement from a very special guest whose legendary stunt on the Carousel for its centennial pro...

07/25/2026

Yay! It's National Carousel Day, and what better way to celebrate than by riding on the Looff Carousel? Be one of the first 115 riders on this historic carousel today, July 25, and receive a FREE brass souvenir carousel ring! Rides open at 11 AM—see you soon! 🎉🎠

Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.

07/24/2026

🚨 NEW Boardwalk Event Alert!

It’s time to raise a stein, Boardwalk-style! Join us on September 12 for our very first Oktoberfest by the beach—a festive 21+ celebration packed with live entertainment, dancing, games, great brews and wines, and delicious Bavarian bites. Slip into your lederhosen or dirndl for a chance to win best-dressed prizes, and help us kick off this exciting new tradition! 🥨🏖️🍺

🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/Oktoberfest-fb

Break out the lederhosen and dirndls—it’s time to raise a stein Boardwalk-style! Join us for an Oktoberfest celebration packed with good vibes, great brews and wines, and Bavarian bites by the beach.