Best things to do Santa Cruz (US)

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 4,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Boardwalk Rides are open daily! Buy your wristbands online in advance, visit weekdays to save up to $20 per person. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Our vibrant, bustling amusement park is renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting, and friendly attitude. The Boardwalk has been operating since 1907, and it hasn’t missed a beat!

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Casino Arcade is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 10 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Air Hockey, Pinball, Skee-Ball and the largest selection of Video Games in the area! We’ve got you covered with more than 300 games in all! The entire Casino Arcade is also available for private rental. Please call Group Sales at (831) 460-3359

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Humble Sea Brewing Co. | Swift St is most popular around 3 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

A coastal brewery making beer in the kook capital of the world — Santa Cruz, California. We make soft, hoppy flavorful beers, mixed culture barrel aged beers, bold imperial stouts, and lagers crafted closely to tradition.

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Neptune's Kingdom is most popular around 7 PM on Wednesdays. Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Neptune’s Kingdom is a nautical-themed entertainment center located on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy the Buccaneer Bay two-story 18-hole miniature golf course, Smuggler’s Arcade, and Captain’s Game Deck upstairs that includes eight pool tables, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, snacks, and beer. There's also Barbary Coast restaurant for burgers, deli sandwiches, and espresso. Have fun!

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Ocean View Park is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

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Depot Park is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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