The Santa Cruz Beach ... during the fall and winter months. Although the rides close at various times, they usually begin operation at 11 a.m. Admission to the boardwalk is free, but its rides ...

the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is promoting a "century of thrills." On Saturday, there will be a public ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in front of the epic wooden coaster and at 9 p.m. a free fireworks ...

Roaring Camp Railroads is open on the weekends in the fall ... trip ride up Bear Mountain; the Santa Cruz Beach Train is a three-hour round-trip ride from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Henry ...

The Santa Cruz Mountains are a special part of Northern California that almost feels hidden and secret, as so many people ...