The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is open for Summers 2010. Admission is always free to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It’s the fees for rides and food that can break you. Fortunately there are a few ways to save on the experience. (Also see the 2010 free Bands On The Beach, and the free Circus Brazil performances this summer.)

“Recently named the world’s “Best Seaside Amusement Park” by industry experts, the 102-year old Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features both modern and classic thrill rides, restaurants, miniature golf, video game arcades, and family bowling, all located on a mile of sandy beach.”

DEAL 1: Coupon deals for rides and food, good through Oct 24, 2010. (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk sends these to people on their Big Kahuna e-news list, so consider signing up.)

DEAL 2: 1907 Nights – All rides are just $1 on Monday and Tuesday nights after 5pm. Hot dogs, sodas, and cotton candy are also $1 each. Purchase tickets at any ticket booth. Ends August 31.

DEAL 3: Pepsi Nights – Unlimited Ride Wristbands are just $9.95 (plus tax) every Wednesday and Thursday night after 5pm. Bring an empty Pepsi beverage container to a redemption center near any Boardwalk ticket booth. Ends September 2.

DEAL 4: If you’re a COSTCO member you can pick up a two-ticket Family Pack for $54.99 (includes tax), or order at COSTCO online. It lets you ride any ride as often as you want all day long. Includes two Attractions Plus Unlimited Rides tickets and coupons for other free stuff.

DEAL 5: Go San Francisco Card* – This discount card provides free admission to 55+ Bay Area attractions including Santa Cruz Boardwalk rides. Extra deal: 50% off Express Shipping with coupon code EXPRESS4LESS through 9/7/10.

WHERE: Location Map & Ticket info

CHEAP TIP: $5 Parking and Free Beach Shuttle. Park for just $5 per car and take the free Boardwalk Shuttle on July 17, 24, 31 and August 7 and 14 from 1pm to 11pm. Watch for signs at 701 Ocean Street (near Water Street) for a new Boardwalk Beach Shuttle on Saturday afternoons.

Making more than a day trip? Check out these Santa Cruz Hotel Packages and Deals near Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

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