Boasting fun amusement rides and fun-filled activities, great places to eat, a rich history, and a spectacular beach setting, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been the beating heart of the seaside city for more than 100 years. Founded in 1907, the Boardwalk stretches along a beautiful sandy beach alongside the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which is home to schools of dolphins, packs of sea lions, playful sea otters and pods of whales. The seaside amusement park features exhilarating rides and heart-stopping adventures, including two rides which are National Historic Landmarks - the Looff Carousel's exhilarating ring toss and the renowned Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, built in 1924 – both of which still thrill crowds today. Indoor arcades offer the latest video and redemption games, a two-story miniature golf course, laser tag, pinball machines and a vintage game collection. There is also a large family-friendly bowling center across the street from the park.

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