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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community May 25, 2009
Pros: Historical significance, better than average fair/carnival/boardwalk rides, lots of yummy greasy food.
Cons: Can get very crowded and kind of expensive.
Summary: I have a serious interest in the cultural history of seaside boardwalks and amusement parks. As such, a trip to California's 100+ year old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk seemed well worth a two hour detour from our recent wine country ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 6, 2008
Pros: Fun rides and sun.
Cons: Some of the places around are run down.
Summary: Of course everyone likes to go to the Boardwalk because of beach, but this is much more then that! My top 10 reasons I love the Boardwalk (not any order) 1. The history. The Boardwalk it self if 100 years old. The Big Dipper (1924) is one of the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 4, 2007
Pros: A family of 4 can enjoy 8 hours of fun for less than $200!!!
Cons: NONE!!!
Summary: We are a typical family of 4... with two boys ages 5 and 10. We were looking for something short and sweet today over the Spring Break holiday as my husband doesn't have enough time off to take a real vacation. We debated taking the kids to Six Flags in ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 26, 2007
Pros: A great place for a great deal of fun
Cons: If you are a tourist, others may be better.
Summary: I have just recently went here and was amazed by everything. I have to admit that timing is everything! I have gone here before about 4 years ago during the summer, and oh my, how pack it was! We parked pretty far from the entrance and the wait for the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 8, 2006
Pros: Fun, great value
Cons: few
Summary: The boardwalk is suitable for all ages from the most timid young child to the speed freak adults and teenagers. I have two children of 8 and 5 years and they adore it. We have a season pass, which if you live locally is the best value as we'd got our ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 2, 2005
Pros: Sun, food, rides, and knowing that you're enjoying a historical place
Cons: $10 for parking during the summer
Summary: As someone who grew up and still lives about a half-hour from Santa Cruz, I've spent many a summer there. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of the few remaining boardwalks on the west coast. I love Santa Cruz as the people are very laid-back and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 6, 2004
Pros: Great traditional rides
Nostalgia
Free summer concerts and admission!
Cons: Parking is expensive
Nearby neighborhood not too friendly
You may eat too many goodies!
Summary: Straight out of a Beach Boys song, this is the place to be if you want to experience the California beach lifestyle. As a Santa Cruz Native, I must say that the nostalgia factor alone is worth a visit, but what the park is really about is variety. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 5, 2003
Pros: Beach,rides,people, free Friday night concerts,and the boardwalk of course!!
Cons: too many tourists.. its a good, but also bad thing..
Summary: I have lived in Santa Cruz all of my life and I love the boardwalk. The rides and games are good ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 14, 2002
Pros: Lots of amusement in a small area
Cons: Parking kinda high
Summary: The boardwalk is a wonderful place for everyone. It's not your large theme park, but if your looking for amusement rides, it's one of the better bets for your money. The boardwalk sits on the ocean, it has rides for all ages, and it doesn't require a ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 28, 2002
Pros: Beach, rides, games, arcade, shopping, wharf, kayaking, fishing
Cons: Parking
Summary: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The boardwalk and beach are free to access. Along the boardwalk are a couple of roller coasters, many children's rides, carnival/fair type games and rides, food merchants (hot dogs, hamburgers, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 8, 2001
Pros: Packed with activities; lots of activities and rides to keep you busy
Cons: Expensive lunch
Summary: More and more tourists to the Santa Cruz area decide to make it their home. They have decided that its climate and beach activities are theirs to enjoy on a more permanent basis. If it was not for the relatively high cost of living, more people would ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 26, 2001
Pros: rides for all ages, beach, birthday party options, GIANT DIPPER!
Cons: no great food options, some sleazy guys
Summary: Recently, I have spent a few daytrips going down to Santa Cruz to visit the Boardwalk and the beach. I even planned a birthday party with the Boardwalk which went very well!
The Boardwalk has many small rides, including two rollercoasters. The ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 18, 2001
Pros: gorgeous Pacific ocean beach location; free admission to the boardwalk; lots of fun
Cons: None
Summary: The Santa Cruz boardwalk is located in Northern California, about an hour and a half south drive of San Francisco, and north of Monterrey, right off Highway 1. The boardwalk is a half a mile long, and it feels like a cross between Atlantic City (minus ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 13, 2001
Pros: Beautiful setting, reasonable prices, fun carnival games, variety of rides
Cons: can be windy, expensive parking, not all rides always open
Summary: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is my favorite amusement park because of the variety of rides. Unlike other parks such as Great America and Marine World, not all rides are upside down. There are classics like the wooden Grizzly Bear roller coaster and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 24, 2001
Pros: Your in the California sun
Cons: That means sunburn
Summary:
Santa Cruz is a great seaside city. The beach is the best. But let me tell you people that have never been here a couple of things.
1. It is very easy to get sunburned. Ten minutes is all it takes. So I advise everyone to wear ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 28, 2000
Pros: The weather, the beach, the people.
Cons: None.
Summary: Santa Cruz as a whole is such a wonderful place. Unfortunately, I've only been there twice, but I intend on visiting as often as possible since it is the perfect spot for me with it's great weather, beach, boardwalk, pier and restaurants.
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 25, 2000
Pros: beautiful beach, not as crowded and expensive as bigger amusement parks
Cons: not as much to do as some other amusement parks
Summary: The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a nice, fun place to go. It does not have as much to offer as Disneyland, Six Flags, etc., but it is also not as expensive! It has some fun rides to go on - for adults as well as children. The best part of it all, i ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 5, 2000
Pros: What all kids will go crazy about; lots of attractions and little shops
Cons: We can't complain
Summary: Fortunately for a parent, the long Summer days can soon be just memories. But I can not forget how my daughter kept counting the days till our trip to Vallejo via Santa Cruz. "Mom, is it time yet? How many days left before our family's trip? When ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 11, 2000
Pros: fun classic rides, nice arcade, free admission
Cons: lame log ride, parking may be difficult
Summary: When I was a kid, I would BEG my parents to take me to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk so I could ride as many thrillers as possible before getting sick. Now, my buddies and I like to "chill" at the boardwalk, taking in the mild sun, free ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 9, 2000
Pros: The best roller coaster and carousel in America, as well as a large variety of activities
Cons: Don't eat the corn dogs, they stink
Summary: Okay, I haven't really ridden every roller coaster in America, so maybe my title is a little bit inaccurate - but I don't think it is. The fact remains that the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is one of the all time greats. Not the ... read more
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