Directions

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located at 400 Beach St. in Santa Cruz, California, is about a
75-minute drive from San Francisco, 45 minutes from the Monterey/Carmel area, and 30 minutes
from the San Jose area.

To get to the Boardwalk, take Highway 17 or scenic Highway 1 to Santa Cruz and follow the street signs to Santa Cruz Beach.

Parking is $10. Parking lots are located across the street from the Boardwalk.

For detailed driving directions, click here

You can save that car ride and take the train by using the Amtrak Throughway Motorcoach right to the Boardwalk. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL for scheduling information.