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, ...

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.

Looking for beach fun? The Central Coast boasts the best boardwalk in the country, according to Fodor's travel. The travel guide recently ranked the top 10 boardwalks across the United States in 2025 ...

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.

Although visiting new places in the U.S. often requires the use of a car, Santa Cruz is a gorgeous stop along the coast that just so happens to be one of the most walkable cities in California. With ...

Looking for beach fun? The Central Coast boasts the best boardwalk in the country, according to Fodor’s travel. The travel guide recently ranked the top 10 boardwalks across the United States in 2025 ...