Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Open for Spring Break - April 1 - 7

SANTA CRUZ, CA -- The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is open daily April 1 – April 7 for a family-friendly Spring Break. Rides and games will be available starting at 11 am each day, weather permitting.

A new “Guest of the Day” tradition starts this week. A guest will be invited to "start the park" each day during a brief opening ceremony under the Giant Dipper sign. The guest will press a ceremonial button to start up the rides, plus enjoy special VIP treatment throughout the day.

Doug Hofkins, aka The Boardwalk’s “Surfing Magician,” will entertain guests each week day during Spring Break. You can catch Doug’s popular show at 12:30, 2:30, and 4:30 pm on Neptune’s Stage, and 1:30 and 3:30 pm on the River Stage. Or find your own magic in the cozy Boardwalk Magic Shop inside Neptune’s Kingdom.

A new Boardwalk Fun Run on April 7 includes a 1K race around the Boardwalk plus a 5K family race through the Boardwalk with a loop along the San Lorenzo River. The race starts at 8:30 am on April 7 with prizes for top finishers. All participants will receive medals, up to two hours of free arcade play, a $5 MyBoardwalk card, and ride discounts.

Guests looking for a new job are invited to drop by the Boardwalk’s HR office for an instant interview Monday through Saturday. Both seasonal and full-time jobs are available. A new 10-Day Work & Play program is also available.

Starting April 8, rides will continue to operate daily with full operation on weekends and limited rides on weekdays, throughout April and May. The official summer season is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

For more information visit beachboardwalk.com or call (831) 423-5590.