Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Welcome to Santa Carla—sleep all day, Boardwalk all night. 🦇

Flash back to 1986 with these iconic behind-the-scenes snapshots from The Lost Boys movie set.

We’re kicking off FREE Movies on the Beach tomorrow, June 12, with the ultimate cult classic that never dies. 🧛

✍️ Meet & Greet • 5–8 PM
Meet Jamison Newlander (Alan Frog), Bar Lowenburge (Frog Dad), and makeup artist Ve Neill at The Walk (📍Colonnade).

Plus, shop fresh merch drops, perfect for your collection (or your survival kit).

🎬 Movie • 9 PM
Blankets & low-back chairs? Check. Crew? Check. Garlic fries? Highly recommended.
Free entry. Eternal vibes.

🗓️ Mark your calendars for our World Soccer Celebration FREE Watch Party on Main Beach, Thursday, June 25! 🎉 ⚽️

Catch the USA vs. Türkiye match @ 7 PM at the biggest watch party of the week, right on the sand with a giant LED screen! Enjoy a designated beer garden on the beach in front of the Colonnade, plus all your favorite Boardwalk bites and sips. Arrive early, grab your spot, and enjoy every moment of the action. 🍔 🍻🍦

🔱 Plus, watch additional soccer matches at Captain’s Game Deck (2nd Floor of Neptune’s Kingdom).

View the full celebration schedule: bit.ly/World-Soccer-Celebration

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Join us on the Aloha Terrace for a festive Summer Luau (or 3) by the beach! Dress to impress in your best Hawaiian attire and enjoy a tropical buffet, live music, hula dancers, and fun for all ages. Perfect for families, date nights, or anyone wrapping up a day at the Boardwalk. 🌅 🍍 🎶

🌺 Boardwalk Summer Luaus
Fridays, July 10, 17 & 31 · 6:00–8:30 PM

✅ Reserve your spot: bit.ly/Boardwalk-Luau
Limited premium seating available.

Boardwalk Summer Luau Join us for a festive Summer Luau by the beach! Dress in your best Hawaiian attire and enjoy a tropical buffet, live music, entertainment, and fun for all ages.

Five days. Endless fun. One big soccer celebration! 🎉
From exciting matches and live entertainment to tasty food specials and fun promotions, our World Soccer Celebration happening June 24–28 is packed with ways to play, cheer, and connect. Bring the whole crew and join the fun! ⚽️ 🎶 🏖️

View the full celebration schedule: bit.ly/World-Soccer-Celebration

Sweet enough to be celebrated not once, but twice a year 🎉
Swing by Surf City Grill (next to the bumper cars) and treat yourself to a fluffy, Texas-sized doughnut this 🍩

Explore more treats: bit.ly/Boardwalk-Fun-Food

When you think of working at the Boardwalk, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s local teenagers serving ice cream on a sunny afternoon. Maybe it’s the neighborhood kid operating a ride. Those moments are part of the Boardwalk story. But they’re only part of it. 🎢🍦

It’s true that a large portion of our workforce is made up of students, many still balancing high school or college schedules. That’s what makes Spring Break, which stretches through much of April, such a unique and exciting time....and a bit of a scheduling puzzle. 🧩

So what happens when our Operations teams need extra hands?

Something pretty special. Read more to find out!
➡️ bit.ly/bwblog-admin-spring-break-support

Desk Jobs by Day...Ride Operators by Spring Break When you think of working at the Boardwalk, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s local teenagers serving ice cream on a sunny afternoon. Maybe it’s the neighborhood kid operating a ride. Those moments are part of the Boardwalk story. But they’re only part of it. It’s true that a large portion of o...

Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. 🧛‍♂️

Grab your garlic fries and your low-back chair—The Lost Boys are back in town, and so are FREE Movies on the Beach!

Join us Friday, June 12, for Santa Carla’s favorite cult classic under the stars.

✍️ Meet & Greet with Jamison Newlander (Alan Frog) from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM at The Walk (📍Colonnade)
🛍️ Shop special The Lost Boys merch at the Walk
📸 Snap a fang-tastic photo at our Main Entrance photo op
🎥 Movie starts at 9:00 PM

Kick off summer nights right: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach

Hey Boardwalk Season Pass Members! Treat your friend to one FREE Ride Wristband EVERY Tuesday in June! Tag your thrill-seeking bestie in the comments. 🎉🎢

🎠 Visit bit.ly/Season-Pass-Benefits for details.