The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which had to close its rides, mini-golf and arcade games in mid-March due to COVID-19, is launching a series of drive-in movies Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 21-Sept. 26, in the parking lot at the end of the amusement park. The films are:
- Aug. 21 & 22: Jumanji, (2017), 8:30 p.m.
- Aug. 28 & 29: Guardians of the Galaxy, 8:30 p.m.
- Sept. 4 & 5: Aladdin, (2019) 8 p.m.
- Sept. 11 & 12: The Goonies, 8 p.m.
- Sept. 18 & 19: 50 First Dates, 8 p.m.
- Sept. 25 & 26: Spider Man into the Spiderverse, 8 p.m.
Cost is $25 per vehicle. Ticketing opens one hour before showtime. Limit is 120 cars, spaces are first-come-first-served.
Car stereos or boom box/transistor radio can be tuned to 93.3 FM to hear movie audio.
Do not attend if you are ill.
When outside vehicles, guests must wear a mask. Face coverings are required for drivers while at the ticket booth.
Pre-packaged food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Restrooms in the parking lot will be open. Moviegoers must stay in their vehicles before and during the movie unless using the restroom. Maintain 6 foot distance from one another. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult when outside the vehicle.
Congregating outside of vehicles is prohibited. Sitting on top of vehicles is not allowed; alcohol is not allowed.
Open hatchbacks and open bed trucks are allowed, but guests must remain inside the vehicle or back of the truck; no lawn chairs. Every other parking space will be coned off to allow for social distancing. Large SUVs and trucks should be parked toward the sides or back to allow for better viewing. No buses or RVs are allowed.
There will be no intermission.
Visit beachboardwalk.com/Drive-In-Movies for more information.