I was born in Santa Cruz. My favorite ride is The Giant Dipper. I remember when it cost 35 cents. I once rode it a dozen times in a day. I loved taking the grandkids on the Loof Carousel. They are teens now and I got older. Cheers!
People can also park and ride the train from Fenton to avoid the parking. But the train heads back to Fenton at about 4pm. The train station in Fenton has a spacious parking area.
Sometimes they might close up early It depends what time of the boardwalk s operating hours are In the Summertime when my folks take me we usually go on the weekends and they stay open until 11 at night and we enjoy seeing how Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is lit up
Most of the places at or near the boardwalk that I use to frequent are long gone. First times I went there was in the 1960s. At the beginning of this video when you walk in and suggest the Giant Dipper, that whole area is new and is where the shooting gallery use to be. There was also an arcade where I saw my very first video game (Computer Space). Directly across from Neptune's Kingdom there was an Italian restaurant. Now just parking spaces.
Have you tried Roaring Camp train railway?you can get on in the redwoods and the train drops you off right next to the carousel I ve ridden the Carousel and I made at least a couple of rings into the clown s mouth
@@bartonpercival3216 Hello there Barton I was able to ride the JetStar before some company or buyer decided to buy it for another place to put it up at some carnival You could Google it The new owner re named the JetStar to The Ripper then something I learned is that the ride was left to the elements meaning bad weather storm It might be ruined by now from what some video fact shows The Hurricane replaced JetStar then these days the Undertow is the ride on that spot where those other 2 rides used to be at
@@jojovaldez2766 Yup. I rode the Jetstar many times when it was up and running at SCBB. Also remember riding another coaster type ride in the late 1960's down where the water flume ride sits now called the Wild Mouse. But it was just a single car that could accommodate only two riders at a time. It always made you feel like you were gonna go off the ride at the sharp turns
I can t wait to go back there again. I ll be sure to go back there sometime 1. Get there 2. Ride the rides 3. Drink beer 4. Have fun and enjoy the sights 5 Repeat
Across the street from the carousel ride is a liquor store that sales alcohol for regular price not coasters the cheapest food wood be next to the boardwalk bowl mexican /ice cream shop/ pizza and plenty of others street vendors by the casino . Fun fact a group of vendors come from LA area arrive on Friday leave Sunday night sleep in their box trucks also a lot of fights between them who owns the spot
Thanks for watching and commenting!😀 Didn't know that many vendors were from LA. Apparently, the city introduced a permitting process last year, so maybe that will cut down on the fights. It's true that liquor stores are cheaper than Coasters Bar. However, open containers are not allowed on the streets or beaches in Santa Cruz. So unless you have a hotel room within walking distance, you can't legally consume it. Would someone stop you from taking it over to the boardwalk and drinking it there? Possibly not, but we don't want to promote something that might get someone in trouble on our channel. As to the food, the Mexican place you're referring to is definitely not cheap, and that pizza place is not good. We wouldn't recommend them. The street vendors are definitely the way to go for the best combination of tastiness and value. 👍✌️
Nice video. Been going to SCBB since the late 1960's. Great seaside amusement park. Fun fact: the Wurlitzer 165 band organ to the very right as you enter the carousel building operated on the 1905 Charles I.D. Looff carousel at Whitney's Playland at the Beach in San Francisco from 1913 to 1972 when the park was demolished for condos out at Ocean Beach. Also Laughing Sal in Neptune's was originally in the window of the Fun House at Playland in San Francisco. Always a fun time for rides and eats at the SCBB!!!! 👍
I m gonna go back to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk SCBB.. I. m gonna get the wristband ride on the rides til the boardwalk closes for that night that I go I love the sights and sounds of the great Giant Dipper It s better to ride at nighttime because of the lights that are on You may want to take pictures besides recording vlogs Like the Terminator said before and I ll quote his line I ll BE BACK
@@aviandv Giant Dipper is closing in on her 100th Anniversary on May 17 2024 since she had her 1st thrill for her passengers on May 17 1924 Look at the notes as you line up outside the building of the Giant Dipper and be sure to see the posters of those 4 movies I have all those 4 movies on DVD😀😀😀
I am super jealous right now! Santa Cruz looks beautiful, fun and tasty. Great job! This is my favorite of your videos so far. We get to know more about you two while learning to navigate the funness. I will refer to this video when I plan my future day at the boardwalk. Great tips from a couple of cool locals! I like it when you sing, especially the silly singing. And the background music you create is lovely. If I was doing a vlog I would want to hire you to beautify my audio ambiance. Thanks for sharing Santa Cruz with us❤
Just went this past week, and the Thursday was packed, but still had minimal wait times. Big dipper I think was maybe 15 minutes. I didn't see the street vendors. I was in the area where they were in this video and didn't see them. Kinda jealous. I will keep that one bar in mind for my drinkey drinkey. Great amusement park. Went with the wife and two kids, the all day passes were more than worth it. I was surprised at just how much that park has to offer. We wanted to see the night lights, but at about sunset the kids were done. They rode most rides they wanted. I feel like there's just a few rides we wanted to ride we hadn't. At some point kids are just done though, and we met that quota and they loved it all.
@@aviandv we didn't have a good time, it was a GREAT time. And the redwood forest we all enjoyed so much as well. I wouldn't be surprised if we had another family road trip there again! We went up the coast stopping at Morro Bay then Monterey then Santa Cruz. Was bummed PCH in Big Sur wasn't open. Those storms this year did a number on that road. The beauty of California's coast is there's a lot to do. So I am sure we will find ourselves up there at some point. Love the vibe of the beach and the forest up there.
Greetings! We are from Santa Cruz, now living in Austria (long story). We’re getting ready for a return “home” to the Seabright neighborhood (above) and wanted to see how the Boardwalk is doing. We have a 6 year old who is looking forward to visiting this place! While I love the Boardwalk for nostalgia sake, I find it particularly unpleasant during summer weekends and holidays. It has also, apparently gotten not only expensive …but STUPID-EXPENSIVE! I can’t believe you (or anybody) would spend $30 for 2 beers! They don’t even do that here during Oktoberfest!
Welcome back! We live in the Seabright neighborhood, ourselves. It's no secret that life in Santa Cruz has gotten very, very expensive over the last several years. We wish we could say you're not in for some major sticker shock, but you probably are, unfortunately. It's still a great place to live, though, in many ways, and we're sure your son will love the boardwalk! Thanks for watching!
@@aviandv - Oh, I meant to say GOOD JOB on the video presentation. You both have such great energy and did your homework. Yeah, my friends in the bay area tell me nearly every business in California is now trying to regain much of the money they lost during Corona. Still, this could all backfire. There are many Europeans I know here who are now avoiding California (Disneyland and the rest) because of the steep hikes. Which, in some cases, seems more like gouging. Still, there is nothing like that ocean which, I remember hearing at night while in bed. The sun and blue skies I had come to take for granted. My ancient hippie DNA is still in tact and I miss THE SANTA CRUZ “WEIRDNESS”. Take care! I hope we run into you at Shopper’s Corner, The Bagelry… or Taqueria Vallarta!!!!!! Assuming they’re not charging $15 for a can of beer!!!
I would get the all day pass wristband so I can get on all my favorite rides for the day and night til they close at 11 on some nights when I go there I ll even take a time out break and go fetch some beers Either Bud Light and Budweiser are some of my favorite beers If they have Bud Light Lime I ll drink that too or I ll go to the nearby store within the laundromat across the street
Hi Avi and V I waited a while but I finally made it back to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the 1st time in years. I ll say like 2018 or 2019 before the Covid 19 days I was there last Saturday and Sunday I rode the Giant Dipper Logger s Revenge Undertow Pirate Ship Shockwave Fireball I rode the Giant Dipper a total of 8 Xs between both days. I bought a photo portrait of myself on the rollercoaster Some people will only just take selfies to avoid going into their wallets. It s only just 16 dollars including tax My sister bought me a season pass
@@aviandv Yep. It took me awhile to get back to you. Sorry it took quite awhile but yes I had some fun in the sun over there. I look forward to going back when I can since I have the season pass I D card with my name on the back of it I love riding on the Giant Dipper multiple Xs and I ll also go on other rides too Fireball is an awesome ride. That s my 2nd favorite besides the Giant Dipper I have the 4 DVD movies that were filmed there. Sudden Impact. 1983 The Lost Boys. 1987 Bumblebee. 2018 Us. 2019 They have those 4 posters on the Giant Dipper wall
Most of the time its a pleasurable time at the SCBB.. although 1 time that I went there around in the evening time by the building by the Pirate Ship ride a FIGHT occured between 2 guys until boardwalk security intervened
Yes, sadly, there are fights at the boardwalk, occasionally. Most of the time, they involve people from out of town. The boardwalk security is top notch, though, they always break them up, quickly.
@@aviandv Let s don t let fights mess up a good time for us whenever we re there We all want to have a good time If they want to fight they should join the UFC If a fight breaks out I m not gonna try to break it up because its not my fight and I might get punched or scratched It depends on who s fighting I want to go there to have fun go on all my favorite rides and enjoy some brewskys while I m taking a time out then I ll go back on the Fireball Giant Dipper Logger s Revenge Rock. N Roll ride Sea Swings etc...
@@aviandv Well at least we shouldn t have to worry The security won t. be throwing us out or banning us It s the troublemakers who may be banned from going there again On the beginning of The Lost Boys the security guard told The Lost Boys vampires quote OFF THE BOARDQALK but then when it was closing time when he was walking to the parking lot they got him
I went today (Monday July 18 2022) and the crowds grow huge by noon so you have to get there when it opens, if you want to avoid crowds, and long lines. Also They have tater twists(fresh potato peelings, fried on a stick) and the best ride The cave train, is so awesome, I come every week for the intention of going on the the sky gliders and the cave train. For anyone visiting seabright beach is the best beach to go to, it’s clean and not super crowded. The worst ride is probably the ones that spin fast, and some that spin very slow
Wow, every week! Sounds like you love the boardwalk, too!👍👍👍 You're right, by this time of year, there's really not much chance of beating the crowds. We tend to go before mid June or we wait until after Labor Day for this very reason. We also agree about Seabright Beach (or Castle Beach, to many locals) being the better, cleaner and prettier beach. It's less touristy and has access to the Harbor, with all its shops, restaurants and, of course, the lighthouse. We go for walks there, often, and we actually got married there. 😁 The cave train is so much fun, especially if you have little ones with you. It was one of my favorites as a child, and our niece and nephew love it! Thanks for watching the video! ✌👍😃
And I also went on the blue car giant dipper there were two cars running at 3:00 PM the red car on the front of the car it still has the light paint and the blue car has dark paint
I just subscribed but these Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk videos are gonna be most watched And you mentioned The Lost Boys I have that movie on DVD and I saw it multiple times most recently on Saturday night and drank some beer while watching The Lost Boys and Sudden Impact which some of its scenes were filmed on the beach the wharf and also the boardwalk
@@aviandv They show free movies by the beach area The Lost Boys was shown there plus other movies too You might want to grab a pamphlet for the schedule of movies and the nights they show them but showtimes are drive in style Its gotta get dark.
@@aviandv You said The Lost Boys scared you 2 as kids The Exorcist is the scariest horror movie of all time People couldn t bear to watch it anymore after stuff that was reported about The Exorcist My nephew couldn t sleep til sunrise the following morning of a night when. him and I saw that scary movie
The Giant Dipper is my number 1 ride. Hands down then Fireball is 2nd I wish they had EVOLUTION but you folks might not like spinning or upside down suspended rides That s part of what Evolution ride does It twirls about sends you upside down and also spins upside down I don t know for sure if you saw the Evolution ride I rode Evolution at the Cal State Fair carnival which only operated for a few weeks during the summer Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk looks more beautiful at night Yeah I saw The Lost Boys I have the 📀
@@aviandv Hello Avi and V To be honest I didn t get to go to the boardwalk or California State Fair this year That sucks To me that kind of feels like a baseball team that can t go to the baseball playoffs in the fall since I also love baseball My 2 favorite teams are the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A s by the bay
@@aviandv Next time when I get the chance to go over there I ll make sure I ride the Giant Dipper quite a bit Multiple Xs One time when I rode the Giant Dipper after it stopped when the ride ended the ride operator re started it again so me and other passengers that were seated on the G D so I got an instant re ride without having to get off then go back to the end of the line to do it again so they were nice to let me and those other riders go back to back then after the 2nd ride then we have to get off so other passengers could ride it
Thanks so much.😀Yes, you can, it's very easy to do. At the main ticket booth, there is a list of how many tickets each ride costs. Simply tell the attendant how many you you'd like, and they'll load your Boardwalk Card card with that exact amount. And you can always add more if you like.
Planning to go there next month with friends and family! Can't wait to grab those rings and try to throw them into the large red clown's mouth. The carousel is my favorite ride there because it's fun, tolerable, and safe. I've ridden it many times because it's very addicting. People might hate me for choosing a carousel as my favorite ride but promise me, it's not like a generic carousel ride. At least having a fun game in the carousel is better than doing nothing.
Sweet! We hope you and your family have fun. We really enjoyed the carousel while we were there, and of course, Avi enjoyed snagging his first ring as well.
We love the carousel, too! It's hard to choose our favorite, but it's at the top of our list. We agree, the ring toss game really increases the rides enjoyment. We hope you have a great time visiting next month. 😀
Thanks. I hope that ring dispenser works when my friends, family, and I come to the Boardwalk next month. Tbh, the carousel’s underrated. Not a lot of people know about it and don’t notice that there’s a game hidden at the back of the carousel building. In order for the carousel to be as popular as the Giant Dipper, have some prizes like a stuffed animal, free Ice Cream at the Carousel Cones stand, and a Golden Ring to let the riders remember their visit once their ring goes inside the clown’s mouth. This would increase ridership, popularity, and recognition for the carousel although this will never happen unfortunately.
Yes, I CAN!! The very FIRST time I rode a roller-coaster, it was the "Big- Dipper" at Santa Cruz, SC, Ca. I DIDN'T like it at all!! (Keep in mind, I was 7 years of age), so I really was new to the game (so to speak), I CRIED during the whole ride, and COULDN'T wait to get off!! I vowed NEVER to ride on another RC, and I HAVEN'T & WON'T!!
I was born in Santa Cruz. My favorite ride is The Giant Dipper. I remember when it cost 35 cents. I once rode it a dozen times in a day. I loved taking the grandkids on the Loof Carousel. They are teens now and I got older. Cheers!
What great memories! Thanks for sharing.😊
We try to go about twice a year. Always stay at The Beach Street Inn. The Boardwalk is fun but I like hanging around the Wharf. Best food is there.
People can also park and ride the train from Fenton to avoid the parking. But the train heads back to Fenton at about 4pm. The train station in Fenton has a spacious parking area.
We love Roaring Camp! One of these days, we'll get around to making about it!
Sometimes they might close up early
It depends what time of the boardwalk s operating hours are
In the Summertime when my folks take me we usually go on the weekends and they stay open until 11 at night and we enjoy seeing how Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is lit up
Very nice video. Very informative. I have friends that go there a couple of times during the season.
Thanks! It's hard to do it all in one day, so repeat trips make total sense. We go a couple of times each season, at least.
@@aviandv Get a season pass
Most of the places at or near the boardwalk that I use to frequent are long gone. First times I went there was in the 1960s. At the beginning of this video when you walk in and suggest the Giant Dipper, that whole area is new and is where the shooting gallery use to be. There was also an arcade where I saw my very first video game (Computer Space). Directly across from Neptune's Kingdom there was an Italian restaurant. Now just parking spaces.
Wow, it must have been really cool to live in Santa Cruz in the 60s. It sure has changed around here!
That s a pretty good vlog
I noticed you 2 like to also. drink some cold beer too
My flavors are Budweiser and Bud Light
Nothing like a cool beer on a hot day at the beach!
@@aviandv there you go
Good people
Please drink responsibly
Have you tried Roaring Camp train railway?you can get on in the redwoods and the train drops you off right next to the carousel
I ve ridden the Carousel and I made at least a couple of rings into the clown s mouth
@@aviandv And also on the boardwalk too
my favorite spot for food is a spot called "the picnic basket" to the right of the entrance the food is like sandwiches and stuff like that very good
@@nightdog-v7n We'll have to check that place out!
Before the Undertow spinning 1 car coaster ride there used to be a small rollercoaster called the Hurricane
That ride was awesome
And before the hurricane there was a metal rollercoaster called The Jet Star
@@bartonpercival3216 Hello there Barton
I was able to ride the JetStar before some company or buyer decided to buy it for another place to put it up at some carnival
You could Google it
The new owner re named the JetStar to The Ripper then something I learned is that the ride was left to the elements meaning bad weather storm
It might be ruined by now from what some video fact shows
The Hurricane replaced JetStar then these days the Undertow is the ride on that spot where those other 2 rides used to be at
I bought picture photo cards of myself riding the Giant Dipper and Logger s Revenge right after I got off the rides dated September 1 2018
@@jojovaldez2766 Yup. I rode the Jetstar many times when it was up and running at SCBB. Also remember riding another coaster type ride in the late 1960's down where the water flume ride sits now called the Wild Mouse. But it was just a single car that could accommodate only two riders at a time. It always made you feel like you were gonna go off the ride at the sharp turns
And before Jet Star there was the funhouse. I missed that a lot.
I can t wait to go back there again. I ll be sure to go back there sometime
1. Get there
2. Ride the rides
3. Drink beer
4. Have fun and enjoy the sights
5 Repeat
Amazing
Across the street from the carousel ride is a liquor store that sales alcohol for regular price not coasters the cheapest food wood be next to the boardwalk bowl mexican /ice cream shop/ pizza and plenty of others street vendors by the casino . Fun fact a group of vendors come from LA area arrive on Friday leave Sunday night sleep in their box trucks also a lot of fights between them who owns the spot
Thanks for watching and commenting!😀 Didn't know that many vendors were from LA. Apparently, the city introduced a permitting process last year, so maybe that will cut down on the fights.
It's true that liquor stores are cheaper than Coasters Bar. However, open containers are not allowed on the streets or beaches in Santa Cruz. So unless you have a hotel room within walking distance, you can't legally consume it. Would someone stop you from taking it over to the boardwalk and drinking it there? Possibly not, but we don't want to promote something that might get someone in trouble on our channel.
As to the food, the Mexican place you're referring to is definitely not cheap, and that pizza place is not good. We wouldn't recommend them. The street vendors are definitely the way to go for the best combination of tastiness and value. 👍✌️
Thank you😀
Welcome!
I'm a local, been going here my whole life and love it! Great vid
We do too! Thanks 4 watching!
Nice video. Been going to SCBB since the late 1960's. Great seaside amusement park. Fun fact: the Wurlitzer 165 band organ to the very right as you enter the carousel building operated on the 1905 Charles I.D. Looff carousel at Whitney's Playland at the Beach in San Francisco from 1913 to 1972 when the park was demolished for condos out at Ocean Beach. Also Laughing Sal in Neptune's was originally in the window of the Fun House at Playland in San Francisco. Always a fun time for rides and eats at the SCBB!!!! 👍
Very cool! Thanks for watching😀
@@aviandv Thank you Avi and V for the wonderful videos
Keep em coming and Happy 🎃
@@jojovaldez2766 Thanks Jojo:)
@@aviandv You re welcome
I m gonna go back to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
SCBB.. I. m gonna get the wristband ride on the rides til the boardwalk closes for that night that I go
I love the sights and sounds of the great Giant Dipper
It s better to ride at nighttime because of the lights that are on
You may want to take pictures besides recording vlogs
Like the Terminator said before and I ll quote his line
I ll BE BACK
As a history buff (UCSC grad) I was stoked to see the nod to the historical landmarks (the Giant Dipper and Carousel are timeless) ⚓️
Pretty crazy that the Giant Dipper is still so good, considering it's age!
@@aviandv Giant Dipper is closing in on her 100th Anniversary on May 17 2024 since she had her 1st thrill for her passengers on May 17 1924
Look at the notes as you line up outside the building of the Giant Dipper and be sure to see the posters of those 4 movies
I have all those 4 movies on DVD😀😀😀
P S Thanks to Arthur Looff for creating the Giant Dipper
The Giant Dipper is the best. My dad took me on it when I was 8 years old.
I am super jealous right now! Santa Cruz looks beautiful, fun and tasty. Great job! This is my favorite of your videos so far. We get to know more about you two while learning to navigate the funness. I will refer to this video when I plan my future day at the boardwalk. Great tips from a couple of cool locals! I like it when you sing, especially the silly singing. And the background music you create is lovely. If I was doing a vlog I would want to hire you to beautify my audio ambiance. Thanks for sharing Santa Cruz with us❤
Thanks for the superlative review! We're glad our content is useful and conveyed the fun of the Boardwalk:)
Just went this past week, and the Thursday was packed, but still had minimal wait times. Big dipper I think was maybe 15 minutes. I didn't see the street vendors. I was in the area where they were in this video and didn't see them. Kinda jealous. I will keep that one bar in mind for my drinkey drinkey.
Great amusement park. Went with the wife and two kids, the all day passes were more than worth it. I was surprised at just how much that park has to offer. We wanted to see the night lights, but at about sunset the kids were done. They rode most rides they wanted. I feel like there's just a few rides we wanted to ride we hadn't.
At some point kids are just done though, and we met that quota and they loved it all.
Glad you and your family had a good time!
@@aviandv we didn't have a good time, it was a GREAT time. And the redwood forest we all enjoyed so much as well. I wouldn't be surprised if we had another family road trip there again!
We went up the coast stopping at Morro Bay then Monterey then Santa Cruz. Was bummed PCH in Big Sur wasn't open. Those storms this year did a number on that road.
The beauty of California's coast is there's a lot to do. So I am sure we will find ourselves up there at some point. Love the vibe of the beach and the forest up there.
You two are so cute! Great video.
Awwww, thanks Jenny. 😊 Love ya. ❤
Greetings! We are from Santa Cruz, now living in Austria (long story). We’re getting ready for a return “home” to the Seabright neighborhood (above) and wanted to see how the Boardwalk is doing. We have a 6 year old who is looking forward to visiting this place!
While I love the Boardwalk for nostalgia sake, I find it particularly unpleasant during summer weekends and holidays. It has also, apparently gotten not only expensive …but STUPID-EXPENSIVE! I can’t believe you (or anybody) would spend $30 for 2 beers! They don’t even do that here during Oktoberfest!
Welcome back! We live in the Seabright neighborhood, ourselves. It's no secret that life in Santa Cruz has gotten very, very expensive over the last several years. We wish we could say you're not in for some major sticker shock, but you probably are, unfortunately. It's still a great place to live, though, in many ways, and we're sure your son will love the boardwalk! Thanks for watching!
@@aviandv - Oh, I meant to say GOOD JOB on the video presentation. You both have such great energy and did your homework. Yeah, my friends in the bay area tell me nearly every business in California is now trying to regain much of the money they lost during Corona. Still, this could all backfire. There are many Europeans I know here who are now avoiding California (Disneyland and the rest) because of the steep hikes. Which, in some cases, seems more like gouging.
Still, there is nothing like that ocean which, I remember hearing at night while in bed. The sun and blue skies I had come to take for granted.
My ancient hippie DNA is still in tact and I miss THE SANTA CRUZ “WEIRDNESS”.
Take care! I hope we run into you at Shopper’s Corner, The Bagelry… or Taqueria Vallarta!!!!!! Assuming they’re not charging $15 for a can of beer!!!
@@christopherp.hitchens3902 Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen! Vielleicht könntest du Avi helfen, sein Deutsch zu verbessern!
I would get the all day pass wristband so I can get on all my favorite rides for the day and night til they close at 11 on some nights when I go there
I ll even take a time out break and go fetch some beers
Either Bud Light and Budweiser are some of my favorite beers
If they have Bud Light Lime I ll drink that too or I ll go to the nearby store within the laundromat across the street
Hi Avi and V
I waited a while but I finally made it back to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for the 1st time in years. I ll say like 2018 or 2019 before the Covid 19 days
I was there last Saturday and Sunday
I rode the Giant Dipper Logger s Revenge Undertow Pirate Ship Shockwave Fireball
I rode the Giant Dipper a total of 8 Xs between both days. I bought a photo portrait of myself on the rollercoaster
Some people will only just take selfies to avoid going into their wallets. It s only just 16 dollars including tax
My sister bought me a season pass
Great to hear from you😃 Glad u had fun!
@@aviandv Yep. It took me awhile to get back to you. Sorry it took quite awhile but yes I had some fun in the sun over there. I look forward to going back when I can since I have the season pass I D card with my name on the back of it
I love riding on the Giant Dipper multiple Xs and I ll also go on other rides too
Fireball is an awesome ride. That s my 2nd favorite besides the Giant Dipper
I have the 4 DVD movies that were filmed there. Sudden Impact. 1983
The Lost Boys. 1987
Bumblebee. 2018
Us. 2019
They have those 4 posters on the Giant Dipper wall
Hello again, my friends. Avi kind of reminds me of San Francisco Giants LHP BLAKE SNELL@@aviandv
Most of the time its a pleasurable time at the SCBB.. although 1 time that I went there around in the evening time by the building by the Pirate Ship ride a FIGHT occured between 2 guys until boardwalk security intervened
Yes, sadly, there are fights at the boardwalk, occasionally. Most of the time, they involve people from out of town. The boardwalk security is top notch, though, they always break them up, quickly.
@@aviandv Let s don t let fights mess up a good time for us whenever we re there
We all want to have a good time
If they want to fight they should join the UFC
If a fight breaks out I m not gonna try to break it up because its not my fight and I might get punched or scratched
It depends on who s fighting
I want to go there to have fun go on all my favorite rides and enjoy some brewskys while I m taking a time out then I ll go back on the Fireball Giant Dipper Logger s Revenge Rock. N Roll ride
Sea Swings etc...
@@jojovaldez2766 we agree. Thankfully, it doesn't happen, often.
@@aviandv Well at least we shouldn t have to worry
The security won t. be throwing us out or banning us
It s the troublemakers who may be banned from going there again
On the beginning of The Lost Boys the security guard told The Lost Boys vampires quote
OFF THE BOARDQALK but then when it was closing time when he was walking to the parking lot they got him
I went today (Monday July 18 2022) and the crowds grow huge by noon so you have to get there when it opens, if you want to avoid crowds, and long lines. Also They have tater twists(fresh potato peelings, fried on a stick) and the best ride The cave train, is so awesome, I come every week for the intention of going on the the sky gliders and the cave train. For anyone visiting seabright beach is the best beach to go to, it’s clean and not super crowded. The worst ride is probably the ones that spin fast, and some that spin very slow
Wow, every week! Sounds like you love the boardwalk, too!👍👍👍
You're right, by this time of year, there's really not much chance of beating the crowds. We tend to go before mid June or we wait until after Labor Day for this very reason. We also agree about Seabright Beach (or Castle Beach, to many locals) being the better, cleaner and prettier beach. It's less touristy and has access to the Harbor, with all its shops, restaurants and, of course, the lighthouse. We go for walks there, often, and we actually got married there. 😁
The cave train is so much fun, especially if you have little ones with you. It was one of my favorites as a child, and our niece and nephew love it!
Thanks for watching the video! ✌👍😃
@@aviandv The boardwalk closing times vary
I like going there most when it closes at 11pm
It always opens at 11 in the morning
You also have to get there early to get a good parking spot too
I just came back from santa cruz beach boardwalk
And I went on giant dipper it runs fully smooth
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed your visit. The Giant Dipper is a lot fun!
And I also went on the blue car giant dipper there were two cars running at 3:00 PM the red car on the front of the car it still has the light paint and the blue car has dark paint
I know
I just subscribed but these Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk videos are gonna be most watched
And you mentioned The Lost Boys
I have that movie on DVD and I saw it multiple times most recently on Saturday night and drank some beer while watching The Lost Boys and Sudden Impact which some of its scenes were filmed on the beach the wharf and also the boardwalk
Thanks for subscribing! The Lost Boys used to scare me, as a kid. lol
@@aviandv They show free movies by the beach area
The Lost Boys was shown there plus other movies too
You might want to grab a pamphlet for the schedule of movies and the nights they show them but showtimes are drive in style
Its gotta get dark.
@@aviandv You said The Lost Boys scared you 2 as kids
The Exorcist is the scariest horror movie of all time
People couldn t bear to watch it anymore after stuff that was reported about The Exorcist
My nephew couldn t sleep til sunrise the following morning of a night when. him and I saw that scary movie
@@aviandv If you saw The Lost Boys and it scared you as a kid watch Us as a grown ups
It was kind of scary
The Giant Dipper is my number 1 ride. Hands down then Fireball is 2nd
I wish they had EVOLUTION but you folks might not like spinning or upside down suspended rides
That s part of what Evolution ride does
It twirls about sends you upside down and also spins upside down
I don t know for sure if you saw the Evolution ride
I rode Evolution at the Cal State Fair carnival which only operated for a few weeks during the summer
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk looks more beautiful at night
Yeah I saw The Lost Boys
I have the 📀
The giant Dipper is definitely the best ride at the boardwalk. We didn't make it to the fair, this year. Hope you had a great time!
@@aviandv Hello Avi and V
To be honest I didn t get to go to the boardwalk or California State Fair this year
That sucks
To me that kind of feels like a baseball team that can t go to the baseball playoffs in the fall since I also love baseball
My 2 favorite teams are the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A s by the bay
@@jojovaldez2766 go giants!
@@aviandv Yes but the season is just about over
I hope some team Beats L A Dodgers
@@aviandv Next time when I get the chance to go over there I ll make sure I ride the Giant Dipper quite a bit
Multiple Xs
One time when I rode the Giant Dipper after it stopped when the ride ended the ride operator re started it again so me and other passengers that were seated on the G D so I got an instant re ride without having to get off then go back to the end of the line to do it again so they were nice to let me and those other riders go back to back then after the 2nd ride then we have to get off so other passengers could ride it
Do they still sell unlimited ride wristbands? I don’t wanna have to worry about how many tickets I have left.
Yes they do. beachboardwalk.com/tickets/
👋, liked your video.can we buy individual ride tickets?
Thanks so much.😀Yes, you can, it's very easy to do. At the main ticket booth, there is a list of how many tickets each ride costs. Simply tell the attendant how many you you'd like, and they'll load your Boardwalk Card card with that exact amount. And you can always add more if you like.
@@aviandv Its more convenient to get a wristband for the whole day
That s how I do it when I go there
If u like going to the wharf u musteve see the cookie man I like here ,
I live in front of the boardwalk
I hear there’s a decent place to go bowling across the street…
We've heard something like that too....😉
There is a pretty awesome bowling place
Is the unlimited wristband means you don't need to pay for any games?
No - it's for the rides only. You have to pay for all of the games too.
@@aviandv what is the different in between the rides and the games?
I'm sorry this is my first time
@@abo3mmar292 in general, if you sit in it while it moves, it's a ride. If it's some kind of challenge with the goal of winning a prize, it's a game.
@@aviandv thank you so much
Planning to go there next month with friends and family! Can't wait to grab those rings and try to throw them into the large red clown's mouth. The carousel is my favorite ride there because it's fun, tolerable, and safe. I've ridden it many times because it's very addicting. People might hate me for choosing a carousel as my favorite ride but promise me, it's not like a generic carousel ride. At least having a fun game in the carousel is better than doing nothing.
Sweet! We hope you and your family have fun. We really enjoyed the carousel while we were there, and of course, Avi enjoyed snagging his first ring as well.
We love the carousel, too! It's hard to choose our favorite, but it's at the top of our list. We agree, the ring toss game really increases the rides enjoyment. We hope you have a great time visiting next month. 😀
Thanks. I hope that ring dispenser works when my friends, family, and I come to the Boardwalk next month. Tbh, the carousel’s underrated. Not a lot of people know about it and don’t notice that there’s a game hidden at the back of the carousel building. In order for the carousel to be as popular as the Giant Dipper, have some prizes like a stuffed animal, free Ice Cream at the Carousel Cones stand, and a Golden Ring to let the riders remember their visit once their ring goes inside the clown’s mouth. This would increase ridership, popularity, and recognition for the carousel although this will never happen unfortunately.
I threw a few rings into the hole
@@aviandv The Giant Dipper Fireball Logger s Revenge Carousel Cave Train Adventure Double Shot Undertow are among my favorite rides there
Cool 😎 theme park in utah better lagoon
You can t. go to the boardwalk without going on the Giant Dipper
Yes, I CAN!! The very FIRST time I rode a roller-coaster, it was the "Big- Dipper" at Santa Cruz, SC, Ca. I DIDN'T like it at all!! (Keep in mind, I was 7 years of age), so I really was new to the game (so to speak), I CRIED during the whole ride, and COULDN'T wait to get off!! I vowed NEVER to ride on another RC, and I HAVEN'T & WON'T!!