The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s first major new thrill ride in a decade, Vertigo 360, offers riders a soaring, upside-down ...

Summer weather is far from over in California, where temperatures can skyrocket well into October. What better way to enjoy these last squeezin’s of heat than soaking them in on a beach boardwalk?

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is synonymous with summer for a lot of people, but it offers activities for families year-round. That remains evident as the holiday season nears closer, ...

Trade screen time for surf time, explore hands-on museums, and enjoy family fun in Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and Sacramento.

MEET YOU AT THE GIANT DIPPER: There are things you can count on when you plan a warm-weather visit to one of the West Coast's last great nostalgia-lovely boardwalks: A certain vintage-vibey wooden ...

SANTA CRUZ — People from all over California and beyond gathered at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday morning to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster.

With the sun shining, ocean views and ice cream cones in hand, Santa Cruz was the spot to be for Labor Day. The boardwalk, wharf, and beaches were packed with families and visitors in high spirits.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk works closely with Cal OSHA to conduct thorough inspections of its amusement rides, ensuring they meet stringent safety standards and are among the safest in the ...