California Covid rules close Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk after just one weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The area moved back into a case range that requires the park to close.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk among the first to reopen in California

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state's strict guidelines for reopening theme parks has kept most of them closed.

A brief history of Arrow and its ride contributions to the amusement industry

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company was a pioneer in the design and manufacturer of rides.

Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 90 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

The Dipper was designed by Frank Prior and Frederick Church and built in 1924 by Arthur Looff.

Roundup: New attractions around North America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Article summarizes many of the new rides and attractions found at theme parks.

New roller coaster round up for 2013

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

<i>USA Today</i> composes a review of the rides debuting this year.

Western Playland to introduce Hurricane roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Hurricane is being relocated from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk replacing Hurricane with Undertow

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

New spinning roller coaster will take the place of the classic steel ride.

Santa Cruz carousel turns 100

Posted | Contributed by cpubradley

The carousel made its debut in August 1911, built by Charles I.D. Looff, a master woodcarver from Denmark.

Teen arrested for allegedly vandalizing Haunted Castle at Santa Cruz

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says teen caused $5,000 in damage.