Overview
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure with our walking Ghost Tour! This tour is not your ordinary stroll through the city; it is an immersive experience that combines entertainment, information, and thrills. Led by an experienced local tour guide and haunted history expert, you will be taken to multiple locations in Santa Cruz's historic district.
Brace yourself as you hear the haunting tales of the spirits that still linger in the iconic buildings surrounding the area.
The tour begins at 8 PM, and over the course of the evening you will embark on a mile-long trek, visiting some of the most haunted and iconic places in the city. Such places include The Boardwalk Bowl, Casino Arcade, and the King Neptune Facade!
While you won't be able to enter privately owned buildings, you will be standing on haunted ground throughout the entire tour. So, be prepared for a night filled with spine-tingling encounters and ghostly tales that will send shivers down your spine!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Authentic local ghost stories
Guide tip
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
All tours meet outside Boardwalk Bowl. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern!
End point
Our tour concludes at Boardwalk's Coconaut Grove, where you will enjoy a few final spooky stories before your guide sends you on your way.
What to expect
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Boardwalk Bowl
9 min
Our tour begins at the iconic Boardwalk Bowl. Now a popular attraction on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Boardwalk Bowl also has its fair share of hauntings. Listen as your guide shares stories of employees that have heard some truly crazy things--things that cannot be explained.
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Casino Arcade
8 min
Step back in time as you learn the history of the Casino Arcade, another popular attraction of the Boardwalk. While the original Casino opened in 1905, the building came to a mysterious end and over the next several decades, turned into the Arcade we know today. Join us to hear more about this mystery, and about the ghosts that inhabit this popular attraction.
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Neptune's Kingdom
9 min
Visit the only mini-golf course in Santa Cruz, and learn the haunting history of the grounds. Your guide will go into detail about some unexplained and mysterious tragedies that befell this building--and explain why employees are reluctant to speak about it.
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400 Beach St
8 min
Take a moment to enjoy the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Sign, an iconic landmark that has had many revamps since its original opening in 1907. Learn the history of the attractions found here, along with some tragic tales of ghost riders on The Giant Dipper.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
9 min
Though this beach is a picturesque location you might see on a postcard, it has quite a dark history. It is known as one of the deadliest (and most haunted) places in all of Santa Cruz--so the stories told at this stop are not for the faint of heart.
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400 Beach St
8 min
Make a stop at Cap'n Jack Flint's Pirate Ship, a boardwalk staple that has been entertaining guests for decades. Named for the famous fictional pirate of Treasure Island, this ride boasts a 60-foot drop--perhaps after your tour you'll be brave enough to ride it. However, from the stories your guide will share here, we doubt it...
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Boardwalk's Coconut Grove
9 min
Our tour concludes at Cocoanut Grove, a popular entertainment venue that has been around since 1907. Here, you will enjoy a few final ghost stories before your guide sends you on your way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Santa Cruz Ghosts Walking Tour
Can I cancel Santa Cruz Ghosts Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour.
Where does it start?
All tours meet outside Boardwalk Bowl. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and carrying a lantern!
What's included?
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Authentic local ghost stories
What's not included?
- Guide tip
Which places does it visit?
It visits Boardwalk Bowl, Casino Arcade, Neptune's Kingdom, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Boardwalk's Coconut Grove.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Santa Cruz Ghosts
