Santa Cruz Beach Train: Roundtrip
Variable
By train
About this activity
All aboard for adventure! Board a 19th-century steam train in the mountains and end up on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Soak up some sensational Californian scenery along the way and learn about the railroad's history from your friendly conductor.
Tourists have been traveling by steam train in these parts since 1875, so you're the latest in a long line of choo-choo choosers.
On this exciting adventure you'll board a 19th-century steam train from the Santa Cruz Mountains and travel through the lush greenery of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
Heading down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge you'll learn the history of the area and the railroad from your conductor. Then you'll cross a steel truss bridge built in 1909, chug through a tunnel built in 1875, before arriving at the beachfront. At the Santa Cruz Boardwalk you can feel the sand between your toes, ride the rides, eat that famous fried beach food, or re-enact your favorite scenes from 80s vampire flick The Lost Boys .
The kids will love it almost as much as you will.
Tourists have been traveling by steam train in these parts since 1875, so you're the latest in a long line of choo-choo choosers.
On this exciting adventure you'll board a 19th-century steam train from the Santa Cruz Mountains and travel through the lush greenery of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
Heading down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge you'll learn the history of the area and the railroad from your conductor. Then you'll cross a steel truss bridge built in 1909, chug through a tunnel built in 1875, before arriving at the beachfront. At the Santa Cruz Boardwalk you can feel the sand between your toes, ride the rides, eat that famous fried beach food, or re-enact your favorite scenes from 80s vampire flick The Lost Boys .
The kids will love it almost as much as you will.
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
45%
Original
25%