Voted the World’s Best Seaside Park

Group Discounts

Bring your group of 15+ for a day of fun.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with ocean in the background

Ride Wristband

Enjoy rides all day long!
$34.95-$69.95
  • See calendar for ride hours.
  • Must pre-purchase online. Walk-up groups will not be accommodated.  
  • Add on MyBoardwalk cards for food & arcades when you purchase a ride wristband. 
  • Wristbands will be available on the day of your visit at the Season Pass office. 
  • Purchase Orders are not accepted
  • No refunds. No exchanges if 15 person minimum is not met.
Kids playing in casino arcade

All-You-Can-Play-Arcades

Available on days rides are closed.
2 hours of arcade play for only $24.95!
  • See calendar for arcade hours.
  • Must pre-purchase online. Walk-up groups will not be accommodated.  
  • Orders must be picked up before 5pm at the Season Pass office.
  • Arcade Play will be loaded on a wristband that can be swiped at all green arcade games (not valid for redemption games) and at Laser Tag and Miniature Golf.
  • Two-hours of arcade play will start at first swipe of wristband.
  • Purchase Orders are not accepted. 
People bowling

Bowling

Bring your group to the Boardwalk Bowl!

All include:

  • Two hours of bowling
  • Shoe Rental
  • Unlimited Sodas

History at the beach…a little piece of Americana!

School groups, take a step back in time with this self-guided history lesson highlighting 100+ years of Boardwalk and California history.

Download the Historic Walking Tour Brochure

Download History Tour Activity Workbook

Beach sign and cover of brochure - Walking Tour of the Historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Mini Golf & Laser Tag: Discounts & Private Rentals

Mini Golf

Important Information for Groups

  • Group must be present when checking in at the Season Pass office to get wrist-banded by an employee.
  • No refunds for no show people in the group. Must meet the 15 person minimum to do exchange.
  • Cashless Payments- All food locations are cashless payment only, including Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. MyBoardwalk Cards are accepted all locations.

Questions & Answers

No, every group of 15+ people receives the same discount rate.

We offer $20 MyBoardwalk cards that can be used at all food locations.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is admission free. Only individuals who plan on going on rides need to purchase a Ride Wristband.

On a Limited Rides Day you can expect up to 15 rides (3-5 kiddie rides) open. In addition to rides, your wristband will include unlimited attractions at Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Laser Maze, and Fright Walk.

No, all group discount orders must be paid with a credit card, check, or cash. All online orders must be paid with a credit card.

Downloadable workbooks for elementary, middle, and high school are available. More Info.

Only buses can park for free. Buses can unload students in the loading zone between Neptune’s Kingdom and the Main Entrance. They can then proceed to park in the River Lot. Weekend bus parking is limited, and we may not be able to accommodate all buses.

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