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Round-Trip Train Ride to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Name: Round-Trip Train Ride to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Brand: Roaring Camp Railroads
Price: 46.59 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (4608 reviews)

Historic redwood rail journey with time at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.6 stars• 4.6K reviews

Duration

3 or 7 hrs

Includes

Round-trip ride, beach layover

Highlights

Ride a historic seven-mile railway through the Santa Cruz Mountains to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Spend your layover exploring the beach, wharf, and boardwalk before returning to Felton.

Travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Follow the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge
Cross a 1909 steel truss bridge
Pass through an 1875 tunnel
Discover Roaring Camp, a recreated 1880s logging town

Itinerary

Depart: Felton - 10:00am

Arrive: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11:00am
One Hour Layover at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Depart: Santa Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12:00pm
Arrive: Felton - 1:00pm

Five-Hour Layover at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Depart: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4:00pm
Arrive: Felton - 5:00pm

Depart: Felton - 2:00pm

Arrive: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3:00pm
One Hour Layover at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Depart: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4:00pm
Arrive: Felton - 5:00pm

Please note: Your round-trip ticket is valid only for the times booked with your reservation. Please plan accordingly.

What's Included

Round-trip train transportation

Important details

Arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled train departure
A $10 parking pass is required per car and is not included in the listed price
Present valid photo ID at check-in when using a passholder ticket
Up to two children under age 2 may ride free with each paid adult
Bring a light jacket

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Product ID: UHPFY9

FAQs

Yes. A parking pass is required per car, and it costs $10.

Plan to arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled train departure.

Check in at the ticket office when you arrive to receive your boarding pass.

Meeting details

Ticket office across from the General Store, Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA

Experience provided by Roaring Camp Railroads

Why book through Greetwell?

No Added Fees
No booking or service fees, ever
Concierge Support Included
Real humans ready to help with timing, questions, or special requests
Free Cancellation Available
Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

Discover what we've curated for you

Round-Trip Train Ride to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Historic redwood rail journey with time at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.6 stars• 4.6K reviews

Duration

3 or 7 hrs

Includes

Round-trip ride, beach layover

Highlights

Ride a historic seven-mile railway through the Santa Cruz Mountains to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Spend your layover exploring the beach, wharf, and boardwalk before returning to Felton.

Travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Follow the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge
Cross a 1909 steel truss bridge
Pass through an 1875 tunnel
Discover Roaring Camp, a recreated 1880s logging town

Itinerary

Depart: Felton - 10:00am

Arrive: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 11:00am
One Hour Layover at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Depart: Santa Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 12:00pm
Arrive: Felton - 1:00pm

Five-Hour Layover at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Depart: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4:00pm
Arrive: Felton - 5:00pm

Depart: Felton - 2:00pm

Arrive: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3:00pm
One Hour Layover at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Depart: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4:00pm
Arrive: Felton - 5:00pm

Please note: Your round-trip ticket is valid only for the times booked with your reservation. Please plan accordingly.

What's Included

Round-trip train transportation

Important details

Arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled train departure
A $10 parking pass is required per car and is not included in the listed price
Present valid photo ID at check-in when using a passholder ticket
Up to two children under age 2 may ride free with each paid adult
Bring a light jacket

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Product ID: UHPFY9

FAQs

Yes. A parking pass is required per car, and it costs $10.

Plan to arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled train departure.

Check in at the ticket office when you arrive to receive your boarding pass.

Review summary

4.6

Excellent

4.6K reviewsGoogle Maps

This historic steam train operation draws visitors mainly for its scenic ride through towering redwood forests. Most guests praise the educational and fun experience, with conductors sharing fascinating details about the trees, local history, and the mountain terrain. The train climbs some impressive hills and ventures deep into the forest, offering views that genuinely wow riders. Beyond the train ride, there's a charming general store, entertainment like a blacksmith demonstration, and various family activities that add to the old-fashioned camp atmosphere. The main concern worth noting involves crowding and overselling on certain days, particularly during special events like Thomas the Tank Engine weekends. Some visitors found themselves uncomfortably packed into train cars with confusing boarding procedures and unhelpful staff guidance. A few guests also mentioned that the actual redwood viewing from the train can be limited compared to simply walking the nearby trails. The quality of special events seems to vary by year, with some regulars noticing fewer activities and more wear than previous visits. Despite these hiccups, the majority find it a worthwhile family outing that combines natural beauty with educational entertainment.

What people are saying

We had a great time on the train yesterday. Got to see a lot of beautiful scenery. I thank you for the wonderful trip that we had. I would definitely do it again.

Tammy

Verified

August 16, 2026

We had a great time on the train yesterday. Got to see a lot of beautiful scenery. I thank you for the wonderful trip that we had. I would definitely do it again.

Tammy

Verified

August 16, 2026

Meeting details

Ticket office across from the General Store, Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA

Experience provided by Roaring Camp Railroads

Why book through Greetwell?

No Added Fees
No booking or service fees, ever
Concierge Support Included
Real humans ready to help with timing, questions, or special requests
Free Cancellation Available
Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

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Review summary

4.6

Excellent

4.6K reviewsGoogle Maps

What people are saying

We had a great time on the train yesterday. Got to see a lot of beautiful scenery. I thank you for the wonderful trip that we had. I would definitely do it again.

Tammy

Verified

August 16, 2026

We had a great time on the train yesterday. Got to see a lot of beautiful scenery. I thank you for the wonderful trip that we had. I would definitely do it again.

Tammy

Verified

August 16, 2026

Round-Trip Train Ride to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Duration

Includes

Highlights

Itinerary

What's Included

Important details

Cancellation Policy

FAQs

Is there an extra charge for parking?

When should you arrive before the train departs?

What do you need to do when you arrive?

Can infants ride free?

What should you bring?

Meeting details

How can we help?

Why book through Greetwell?

Round-Trip Train Ride to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Duration

Includes

Highlights

Itinerary

What's Included

Important details

Cancellation Policy

FAQs

Is there an extra charge for parking?

When should you arrive before the train departs?

What do you need to do when you arrive?

Can infants ride free?

What should you bring?

Review summary

What people are saying

Meeting details

How can we help?

Why book through Greetwell?

Nearby activities

Redwood Forest Steam Train Ride in Felton

Picnic Basket Meal in Felton

Nighttime Redwood Walk in Felton

Private 2-Hour Surf Lesson at Pleasure Point

Private Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

2-Hour Private Group Surf Lesson at Pleasure Point

Review summary

What people are saying

Nearby activities

Redwood Forest Steam Train Ride in Felton

Picnic Basket Meal in Felton

Nighttime Redwood Walk in Felton

Private 2-Hour Surf Lesson at Pleasure Point

Private Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

2-Hour Private Group Surf Lesson at Pleasure Point