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Visiting Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
| Getting there | About 75 miles south of San Francisco; Highway 17 over the mountains, or the train to San Jose and a bus over the hill |
| Tickets | No gate fee. Rides are pay-per-ride with single tickets or an unlimited-ride wristband; check the Boardwalk's site for current prices before you go |
| Best time | Weekday mornings in June or September — warm water, no line for the Giant Dipper |
| Accessibility | The boards are flat and level end to end; the Giant Dipper and the carousel both load from ground level |
| Hours | Daily in summer, greatly reduced from November into early spring — check the Boardwalk's calendar before travelling |
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