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Boardwalk Ride Height Requirements

For your safety and maximum ride enjoyment, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk enforces all height requirements:

Ride Height Chart

One (1) unqualified rider may ride with one (1) Chaperone. A Chaperone is a qualified person who, in the opinion of the Ride Operator, is capable of controlling the actions of the unqualified rider. Each unqualified rider needs a separate Chaperone. Regular ride pricing applies to both riders.
Rides designated with this symbol have a maximum height requirement.
1 Point = $1

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Ride Name Chaperone? Points Max. Height Min. Height
Boardwalk Racers 5 *56" max. no min. height
Bulgy 5 *56" max. no min. height
Jet Copters 5 *56" max. no min. height
Speed Boats 5 *56" max. no min. height
Giant Dipper 8 50" minimum
Speed Bumps 6 50" minimum
Tsunami 6 50" minimum
Logger's Revenge 8 under 48" to 34" OK with Chaperone
Rock-O-Plane 6 under 48" to 34" OK with Chaperone
Sea Serpent 6 under 48" to 34" OK with Chaperone
Lighthouse Lift-Off 6 under 48" to 38" OK with Chaperone
Cyclone 6 *77" max. under 48" to 42" OK with Chaperone
Pirate Ship 6 under 48" to 42" OK with Chaperone
Rock & Roll 6 under 48" to 42" OK with Chaperone
Sea Swings 6 under 48" to 42" OK with Chaperone
Tornado 6 under 48" to 42" OK with Chaperone
Cave Train 6 under 48" OK with Chaperone
Ghost Blasters 6 under 48" OK with Chaperone
Haunted Castle 6 under 48" OK with Chaperone
Riptide 6 under 48" OK with Chaperone
Cliff Hanger 6 48" minimum
Double Shot 8 48" minimum
Fireball 8 *77" max. 48" minimum
Shockwave 8 48" minimum
Sky Glider 6 48" minimum
Typhoon 8 48" minimum
Undertow 8 *77" max. 48" minimum
Wipeout 6 48" minimum
Surge
(Coming Soon)
7 48" minimum
Crazy Surf 6 *77" max. 42" minimum
Freefall 5 under 42" to 36" OK with Chaperone
Space Race 6 under 42" OK with Chaperone
Dream Wheel
(Coming Soon)
8 42" minimum, or under 42" OK with Chaperone
Beach Swing 5 *72" max 36" minimum
Bouncin' Buggies 5 under 36" OK with Chaperone
Convoy 5 under 36" OK with Chaperone
Looff Carousel 6 under 36" OK with Chaperone
Sea Dragons 5 under 36" OK with Chaperone
Speedway 5 under 36" OK with Chaperone
Twirlin' Teacups 5 under 36" OK with Chaperone
Wave Rider 5 under 38" OK with Chaperone

Animals are not permitted on any rides per manufacturer requirements.

NOTE: Riders should check the Fun & Safety signs located at the entrance of each ride for limitations and important safety information. For the safety of our Guests and Employees, we reserve the right to make final decisions with regard to ride legibility.

Information subject to change without notice.

Due to weather and maintenance schedule, some rides may not be available.

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