California's Largest Admission Free Amusement Park

Make sure you have our new MyBoardwalk Card!

Here’s what you need to know:

Your card balance may contain both Paid and Bonus Points. Paid Points can be used for individual rides, arcades, midway games, attractions, food and retail. Bonus Points can only be used for individual rides, arcades, midway games and attractions. Bonus Points are not valid for food or retail.  

Your card can be used for:

  • Individual rides
  • Arcades
  • Midway Games
  • Attractions (Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Fright Walk, Laser Maze)
  • Food Locations (Paid Points only)
  • Retail Locations (Paid Points only)
  • MyBoardwalk Photos (Paid Points only)
  • Keep your card safe, it never expires. To check your balance, simply scan the QR code on the backside of your MyBoardwalk Card with your mobile device. 
  • You can add more value to your card at MyBoardwalk Kiosks located around the park and inside every arcade. You can also add value at any Boardwalk ticket booth, Mini Golf, and Laser Tag.
  • Your card can be transferred or shared with family and friends.
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MyBoardwalk FAQ

MyBoardwalk is the name of our cashless card program. You can use MyBoardwalk Cards anywhere in the park for individual rides, arcades, attractions, midway games, food and/or retail. 

Cards are available at MyBoardwalk Kiosks around the park and in the arcades at the Boardwalk, in the Boardwalk Bowl arcade area, Mini Golf, Laser Tag, and the Boardwalk Season Pass Office located at Main Entrance.

There is no charge for the card. You receive a MyBoardwalk Card when you purchase points. $1 per point.

They use a simple touch screen and accept either cash or credit cards.

You can use your MyBoardwalk Card for individual rides, arcades, midway games and attractions. You can also use the card to bowl and play arcade games at the Boardwalk Bowl.

Food Locations: MyBoardwalk Cards (paid points only) are accepted at all food locations. 

Retail Locations: MyBoardwalk Cards (paid points only) are accepted at all retail locations. 

MyBoardwalk Card points are redeemable for Ride Wristbands or Season Pass purchases.

To check your balance, simply scan the QR code on the backside of your MyBoardwalk Card with your mobile device. In order to check your MyBoardwalk Card balance on site, please visit a MyBoardwalk Card kiosk at the park, any Ticket Booth, Season Pass Office, Guest Services, or at Mini Golf inside Neptune’s Kingdom, or Laser Tag in the Casino Arcade.

If your card is from 2019 or earlier, we have a new and improved MyBoardwalk Card. Older cards won’t work, but any points you have on your old card can easily be transferred to a new card at any ticket booth, Season Pass Office, Guest Services, at Mini Golf in Neptune’s Kingdom, or at Laser Tag or Prize Center in Casino Arcade.

Bonus Points are free points that are added to your card when purchasing a special bonus package. Bonus Points can be used for individual rides, arcades, midway games and attractions.

It’s up to you. The whole family can share one card, or everyone can have their own card.

Yes! They make great gifts. Ask for a special gift envelope at our Season Pass Office.

If the card has been inactive for 24 consecutive months (for example, no purchases, reloading or balance inquiries) and the cash value on the card is $5 or less, a $1 per month dormancy fee may be charged each month until the cash value is zero or the card becomes active.

A MyBoardwalk Card is just like cash; if it’s lost, we cannot offer a refund.

Yes. Redemption games now automatically add e-tickets to your MyBoardwalk Card when you win games. You still redeem your e-tickets for prizes at the Prize Center.

Please visit the Season Pass Office or Guest Services and we will credit those tickets towards a Ride Wristband.

Bring your tokens to the Boardwalk Season Pass Office, Guest Services, or a cashier at Laser Tag or Mini Golf and exchange your tokens for points on your MyBoardwalk Card.

Email [email protected], call (831) 423-5590.

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1. Advance Purchase Requirement

  • Group orders must be pre-purchased online prior to your visit.
  • On-site group ride wristband purchases will not be available or accommodated.

2. Add-ons

  • MyBoardwalk Cards for food and arcade games can be added at the time of your ride wristband purchase.
  • Please note that all food and game locations are cashless and require a MyBoardwalk Card or other electronic payment methods.
  • Wristbands may be added in a single add-on transaction on the day of your visit. Additional wristbands cannot be added later in the day.

3. Payment

  • Purchase Orders are not accepted.
  • For check payments, please email [email protected] to request an invoice. Be sure to allow up to 3 business days for invoice processing prior to your group visit.
  • Accepted payment methods include: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, and MyBoardwalk Cards.
  • All purchases must be completed in a single payment transaction.

4. Group Check-In Procedure

  • Your group order will be prepared and available for pick-up on the day of your visit at the Season Pass & Groups Services Office, located at the Main Entrance of the park.
  • The designated group leader must present the order number (for online purchases) or reservation number (for manual invoices) upon arrival at check-in. The leader must also provide the name of the individual who placed the order.
  • Individual printed tickets are not required for each group member.
  • If ride wristbands are included in your order, the entire group must be present at check-in.
  • A staff member is required to wristband individuals who purchased a ride wristband.
  • The group leader is responsible for checking in the full group and confirming which individuals will receive ride wristbands. Wristbands will not be distributed unless the group leader is present.

5. Parking

  • Standard parking rates apply for all group visits.
  • Parking in all Boardwalk lots is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No in-and-out privileges are permitted.
  • Parking fees are charged at a daily flat rate. For current pricing, please visit
    https://beachboardwalk.com/directions.
  • Only school or group charter buses may park free of charge in the River Lot. Buses may unload guests in the street loading zone between Neptune’s Kingdom and the Main Entrance, then proceed to park in the River Lot located at 100 3rd St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
  • Bus parking is limited and not guaranteed. No in-and-out privileges are permitted.

6. Refunds and Exchanges

  • No refunds.
  • Exchanges from ride wristbands to MyBoardwalk Cards (equal to the paid value of the wristband) may be issued for individuals who did not attend.
  • Exchanges will only be honored if the minimum group size of 15 is met and the order is paid in full.
  • The Boardwalk is not responsible for lost wristbands.

7. Supervision of Minors

Chaperones and guardians are responsible for the behavior and supervision of minors in their group. Appropriate conduct is expected at all times. The park does not assume responsibility or liability for unattended minors.

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MyBoardwalk Photos

Capture memories from your visit with 5 photo locations! Choose from an All-Day or All-Season Digital Photo Pass for one low price, plus receive $2 off print packages including photo prints, keychains and magnets.

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Additional Discounts

  • 1x BOGO Laser Tag*– Redeemable at the attraction with your Season Pass card.
  • 1x BOGO Mini Golf*– Redeemable at the attraction with your Season Pass card.
  • 1x BOGO Fright Walk*– Redeemable at the attraction with your Season Pass card.
  • 1x BOGO Laser Maze*– Redeemable at the attraction with your Season Pass card.
  • 1x BOGO $10 MyBoardwalk Card*– Buy one $10 MyBoardwalk Card get one loaded with 10 Bonus Points. Redeemable at any Ticket Booth with your Season Pass card.
  • 1x BOGO Bowling Coupon – Redeemable at Boardwalk Bowl. Coupon will be given with each 2026 Season Pass. Not replaceable if lost or stolen.
  • 4x $5 Off Parking Coupons– Coupon sheet will be given with each 2026 Season Pass. Not replaceable if lost or stolen.

*Offers are entitlements loaded on the card. They cannot be applied without the Season Pass card. Offers must be redeemed at time of purchase.

 

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Bring-a-Friend-for-Free Days

Present your Season Pass at any ticket booth to pick up your wristband for the day, and your friend will receive one free All-Day Rides Wristband!

  • February 7 & 8, 2026*
  • February 28, 2026
  • March 1, 2026
  • June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2026
  • October 24 & 25, 2026
  • November 27, 2026*

One wristband per Season Pass. Friend must be present at the time of redemption for the wristband. No coupon is necessary.
*Please note this is a Limited Rides Day and not all rides will be operating.

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Casino Arcade Free Play

Show your Season Pass at the Casino Arcade entrance and enjoy exclusive free play from 9am-11am!

  • April 18, 2026
  • September 19, 2026

Limit one entry per Season Pass (Season Pass Members under 12 years old may be accompanied by an adult). Redemption/ticket games will be excluded. Valid only in the Casino Arcade. No coupon is necessary.

10% Off Food & Retail

Present your Season Pass card at time of purchase.

Includes Coasters at Boardwalk Bowl.

Discount cannot be applied after transaction.
Screen shots or photos of Season Pass will not be accepted.
Offer not valid for online purchases.

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