Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Festivals

Hot Rods at the Beach Saturday, November 4, 2017, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA
Free to see, hotrodsatthebeach.com

Hundreds of hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom and classic cars in the Boardwalk Parking Lot.

Boardwalk Kick-Offs Summer of Fun

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, California
(831) 423-5590
beachboardwalk.com

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF.-- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is the largest, oldest beach amusement on the sand in California. Its historical significance offers a glimpse into similar such attractions up and down the California coast at the turn of the 20th century. From the 100+ year-old Looff Carousel to the authentic beach train that runs seasonally between redwood forests and Beach Boardwalk, this gem of the coast is a must-see attraction filled with fun. Think beach balls, Dipper rides, cotton candy, sandy feet and games.

Roaring Camp Beach Train

Runs between Felton and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 
roaringcamp.com

Weekends March
Daily June - August 
Weekends August  - September 
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train November   December 

Beach Boardwalk Spring Overnight

Santa Cruz Boardwalk Spring Overnight March 18-19, 2016
Join us for our Boardwalk Spring Overnight - a fun, memorable overnight experience at the Boardwalk, perfect for youth and school groups. This special event is packed with rides, exciting group activities, arcade time, plus a sleepover in the Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove.

Spring Break at the Boardwalk March 25 - April 10, 2016
Open daily with awesome rides and free entertainment. T1D Day

Wipe Out Type 1 Diabetes Awareness and Fundraising April 23, 2016
Boardwalk rides, Event T-shirt, Awareness Bracelet, and exclusive game time.

Boardwalk Deaf Fest Saturday, May 7, 2016

Camp Boardwalk June 20 - August 12, 2016
SIX week-long sessions called Camp Boardwalk is an exciting summer day camp inviting kids ages 5 - 12 to experience the world-famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, registration required

FREE Bands on the Beach Every Friday Night June 17 - September 2, 2016,  6:30 & 8:30 p.m.
Band list coming April 2016

FREE Movies on the Beach Wednesday Nights  June 22- August 17, 2016 at 9 p.m.
Admission FREE! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back beach chair and join the fun!

Public Safety Officer Appreciation Day August 27-28, 2016
FREE All-Day Rides wristband and family discount to qualifying officers.

Boardwalk Fall Campout Friday-Saturday, September 9-10, 2016
This special event is packed with exciting group activities, arcade time -- plus camping under the stars on the Boardwalk.

Boardwalk Blitz Christian Youth Event September 16-17, 2016
Youth groups and families are invited 

USA Boardwalk Cheer and Dance Competition September 24-25, 2016
High school, junior high, all-star, and youth sports teams compete to qualify for 2017 USA National Events.

Girl Scout Boardwalk Beach Bash September 30 - October 1, 2016
Calling all Brownie, Junior, Cadet, and Senior Girl Scout troops! Come out and join the fun!!

Boy Scout Boardwalk Beach Jam Friday-Saturday, October 7-8, 2016
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are invited to join us for our 8th Annual Boardwalk Beach Jam!

Santa Cruz Band Review Saturday, October 15, 2016
Join fifty-five high school and junior high bands at the ONLY marching band competition with warm sand, cool surf and hot rides!

Free Summer Beach Bandstand Entertainment Annual Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 22, 2016
Professional and amateur chefs compete for the title of Best Chili

Strike Out Hunger and Bowl for FREE! Nov. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016
Bring a can of food and bowl a game for FREE. Donations given to  Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County.

Boardwalk Holiday Bash Friday, December 9, 2016

Bridal Expo at the Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove January 29, 2017
100 wedding specialists and related vendors from the Monterey Bay Area include bridal fashion shows, valuable door prizes, cake samples, wedding decorations, and a Grand Prize drawing at the Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove.

 Clam Chowder Cook-Off TBA 2017
Costumed chefs compete for the title of best clam chowder during this popular fundraiser for City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.

Special Olympics Polar Plunge
 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach

Help raise money for Special Olympics Northern California - take a winter plunge in Monterey Bay. Wear a costume, bring your club, team or family... it's a polar party on the beach in front of the Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk • 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060 • Phone (831) 423-5590

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.