Sit on the beach a spell, wander through shops and visit the arcade, laser tag, miniature golf course, or bowling lanes in addition to the rides. Give this place at least a day, or perhaps several. During the summer, free concerts with nostalgic rock acts are presented from the beach stage on Friday nights. Closing times vary from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., depending on season. Arcade, miniature golf and bowling are open all year.
Admission is free, but individual attractions charge and tickets are needed for rides.
Best value is an unlimited ride pass. Look for discount promotions that abound through tour clubs, grocery stores and through the Boardwalk itself and discounts during summer weeknights. Copyright 2000 Santa Cruz Sentinel. All rights reserved.