Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Warm and fresh funnel cakes, ready to be made to your liking this weekend! What's your favorite - powdered sugar, strawberries and whipped cream, or the "full experience"?

Frozen II, Croods, Wreck-It Ralph, X-Men, or Austin Powers? Find your favorite movie and reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/driveinmovies-s

"My grandfather's brother and his wife...right after they were married in 1941." - Bryan W. #TBT Do you have a Boardwalk love story? Check out some amazing memories from over the years. http://bit.ly/memories-s

Last chance to get your Tasting Flights for the 40th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Reimagined as a drive-through event with your health and safety in mind, a limited number of Tasting Flights are available for each hour. Sorry, no day-of sales. https://bit.ly/chowder-s

What's-It Wednesday: Rides may be closed, but we can still have a little fun. Guess the ride!

Actors Mac Davis and Karl Malden discuss a big deal on the Giant Dipper during a scene in The Sting II, filmed in 1982. Scheduled to be shot during the summer, the film had unexpected delays, and production had to take place between downpours in January rainstorms. Have you seen the movie lately? #TBT

What's-It Wednesday: Let's have a little fun, even though rides are closed. Guess the ride!

Happy National Pizza Day! PizzaNow and other Boardwalk restaurants are open weekends and holidays. https://bit.ly/boardwalkfood-s

Love this starry Giant Dipper edit Mira Nomas Photography

Star Wars - The Force Awakens or Remember the Titans? Lots of variety in upcoming Drive-In Movies! https://bit.ly/driveinmovies-s

Coaster Kings’ California TOP 20 2020. Honored to be recognized for our beloved Giant Dipper. Read the full article - http://bit.ly/Top20_Coasters

A serene Santa Cruz evening Katie Keeley

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents The Santa Cruz Nutcracker: Clara's Dream at the Boardwalk Drive-In this Saturday, Dec 12. More info at https://bit.ly/SC_ballet_theatre

That magical foggy glow captured at sunset by Shreyas Padte

Get in the mood for the holidays with more movies, plus an extra special NYE Movie Event! Space is limited, tickets go fast! Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/driveinmovies-s

A moment of reflection | Katie Keeley

Cruz on by and enjoy the choreographed holiday light show playing nightly outside Neptune's Kingdom! Fa la la la la, la la la la

Cyber Monday Sale - Ends tonight at midnight! Buy one $50 MyBoardwalk Card and get one free! http://bit.ly/bogo-mbc-s

These views never get old Brighton Aerial

Loving this amazing view from Casinos | Brian Collier

Agape Dance Academy presents Nutcracker the Movie at the Boardwalk Drive-In. Keep the tradition alive in the comfort of your own car! Fri. - Sun., Dec. 18 - 20. Details at https://agapedance.com/

Sailing into the week like... Candace Chang

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, experience Boardwalk Winter Activities, all outdoors with physical distancing and face mask requirements. https://bit.ly/winter-fun-s

This month's Big Kahuna Club Newsletter is now online with up-to-date info for our awesome Big Kahunas!

Happy Friday! Select shops are open this weekend, including Sun Shops where you can grab a cozy new Champion sweatshirt for crisp fall weather! Check hours: https://bit.ly/shopping-s

Get your BOGO MyBoardwalk Cards now and plan for a future of fun! Buy one $50 MyBoardwalk Card, get one free! Available today through Mon, Nov. 30. Cards make great stocking stuffers and are good for attractions, arcades, and midway games. Cards never expire, can be used on individual rides and can be shared. http://bit.ly/bogo-mbc-s

Classic fun Eleanor Lopez-Dominge

Brews at the Beach, in the colonnade near Neptune’s Kingdom, offers Bay Area craft beer with an ocean view, including Hoppy Hours every Thurs-Sat from 4-8pm. This week's food & beer pairing includes our chef's New-Orleans-inspired menu: shrimp etouffee, a blackened chicken sandwich, and beignets! http://bit.ly/hoppy-s

In August 1976, performers Steve "Unique" McPeak and Stephen Wallenda walked the thousand-foot length of the Boardwalk's Sky Glider cable. With 34 men along the route steadying the cable with guy wires, and wind gusting up to twenty-five knots, a crowd of ten thousand watched as Wallenda and McPeak traversed the entire length of the cable without a mishap, successfully setting a new record.

What's-It Wednesday. Guess the ride!

This Friday and Saturday from 3-7pm enjoy the last week of Hoppy Hours Food & Beer Pairings. This week’s pairings include Smoked Brisket Sliders on a brioche bun, Turkey Meatballs in a Puerto Rican Sofrito sauce, and Ahi Poke Nachos. http://bit.ly/hoppy-s

Mark your calendars for a 4-day BOGO MyBoardwalk Card Flash Sale! Buy one $50 MyBoardwalk Card, get one free! Only available Friday, Nov 27 - Monday, Nov 30.

UPDATE: Trick-or-Treating packages are now SOLD OUT. Due to limited capacity, there will not be any sales at the gate. A package purchase is required to trick-or-treat. Have a safe and Happy Halloween! http://bit.ly/hallwn-s

Festive decorations and activities, ocean-view firepits, seasonal food and drinks, all outdoors with distancing and mask guidelines. Get details: https://bit.ly/winter-activities-s

***UPDATE*** Trick-or-Treat Packages SOLD OUT Due to popular demand, Halloween Trick-or-Treat packages are selling fast and will sell out soon. The number of packages has been limited to help maintain physical distancing, so be sure to buy your package now if you want to trick-or-treat! http://bit.ly/hallwn-s

Tonight and Saturday from 3-7pm enjoy more Hoppy Hours Food & Beer Pairings. This week’s pairings include Street Tacos with your choice of carne asada, chicken, cochinito pibil, and jack fruit, Jalapeno Poppers with cheese and bacon, and Flan with caramel topping. http://bit.ly/hoppy-s

Looking forward to the day we can ride the Giant Dipper again AJG & Wattz

Announcing more Drive-In Movies in the comfort and safety of your own car! Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nov. 27-29, see your favorite holiday movies like The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Elf! Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/driveinmovies-s

Drive for Schools, the largest annual fundraiser for Santa Cruz County. Now more than ever, our schools need your support! Get your tickets by October 25 from your favorite local school and you could win $25,000, plus lots of other great prizes! Find a school's contact for tickets: https://bit.ly/DFS-s

This Friday and Saturday, from 3-7pm, enjoy more Hoppy Hours food & beer pairings at Brews at the Beach, located in the colonnade. This week’s pairings include a Cubano sandwich, vegetarian samosas with mint chutney, and mac and cheese with jalapeños and bacon. http://bit.ly/hoppy-s

Have a beautiful weekend! A vibrant Boardwalk sunset captured by Nick Rickert.

Boardwalk rides and mini golf are now closed due to Santa Cruz County re-entering the Red (Substantial) Tier. Bowling will be open until Friday at 11pm. Outdoor games, food, shopping and Boardwalk Racers, our new pedal karts attraction, remain open. Guests with upcoming Ride Access reservations will automatically be refunded. More info at https://bit.ly/scbbwcv19 | Wai-Ling E. Quist Photography

Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service! Photo: Dorothy Decker, water carnival performer, posing with the American Flag on Main Beach in 1941.

Did you catch the amazing halo around the sun last weekend? A halo can form when sunlight passes through hexagonal ice crystals in wispy high altitude clouds. Brandon Au

The road to fun | Marcus Bergeron

This week's Hoppy Hours Food & Beer pairing includes hot Italian beef sandwiches, deep-fried artichoke hearts, and mini crab toast! Offered Thurs-Sat 4-8 pm! Details: http://bit.ly/hoppy-s

Brews at the Beach has your favorite Bay Area craft beer with an ocean view! This Thurs-Sat, 4-8pm, the Hoppy Hours food & beer pairing includes Beer-B-Q pork ribs, fried chicken cutlets with coleslaw, and sweet Johnny cakes. http://bit.ly/hoppy-s