March 23 – April 14, 2024
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Ditch the books and hit the beach!
Enjoy rides, the beach, and other family-friendly fun!
Boardwalk rides are open daily during Spring Break!*
Ditch the books and hit the beach!
Enjoy rides, the beach, and other family-friendly fun!
Boardwalk rides are open daily during Spring Break!*
Spring Break Beach Bottle Special
March 23 – April 14, 2024
Receive a FREE Refillable Beach Bottle when you purchase a Season Pass online or in person during Spring Break!
Purchase your Season Pass from March 23 thru April 14 to unlock an exclusive voucher for a free beach bottle, which includes a free refill, plus 99 cent refills all year long!
Redeem in person by April 14, 2024. While supplies last.
Live Music on the Coasters Bar & Grill Patio
March 23 – April 14, 2024
Grab your friends and head to the Coasters Bar & Grill patio for live music all Spring Break long!
Sit back and enjoy the ambiance, live music daily March 23-April 7, and April 13 & 14 from 12pm-3pm and 5pm-8pm and delicious food while creating core memories with your loved ones.
Magic Shows with Doug Hofkins
a.k.a. the “Surfing Magician”
Monday – Friday, March 25 through April 5
- 12pm, 1:30pm & 3pm – Pirate Ship Stage
You’ll be amazed by the Surfing Magician’s funny magic show!
2024 is a Big Year for the Boardwalk…
Here’s what’s happening just in time for Spring Break!
- Giant Dipper 100th Anniversary – Join us this year as we cheers to 100 years and over 68 million riders!
- Boardwalk Pretzel Factory Now Open – Enjoy a warm and toasty pretzel, hand-crafted and freshly-baked to perfection.
- Mobile Food Ordering Now Available – Save time, skip the line! Order your food online with your mobile device and pick it up at Boardwalk Grille. More restaurant options coming soon.
- Buy your Ride Wristbands online in advance and save up to $20 per person!
*Rides open weather and maintenance permitting. During April 8-12, expect up to 15 rides open (3-5 kiddie rides).
Check the operating calendar for ride hours.
Fun Run
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024
Swap out your flip flops for some running shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! 1K race for 12 and under, and a 5K race for ages 4 and up.