For some reason, none of the operators of this ride can operate the trains at a constant speed. I'm…read morenot sure if something is wrong with the trains or if the drivers are just really bad at measuring their speed, but they go back and fourth between going really fast and then going incredibly slow. And the times that they go fast vs slow is different each ride. I should be able to enjoy each set equally. However, putting the speed problem aside, the ride still looks pretty good.

Fun and fancy harmless joyful ride of train transporting through the barriers of time into the fun…read moreloving days of the caveman meets dinosaur. Florescent colored scenery marks everything with a certain pizzazz. Not too long.

My favorite ride at the boardwalk! When my cousins and I came here for a day trip, we rode this…read morelike eight times back to back! It was a slightly rainy day so there were no lines for a while. The ride may not seem like it's that exciting, but it definitely whips you around and if you ride it enough you will feel dizzy. Wouldn't recommend for super small kids or anyone with physical ailments or feeling already unwell.

In my opinion this is the best ride on the boardwalk. We got on fairly quickly and the employees…read morewere friendly. They clapped after every train was finished with their ride. It's not a super short ride either, which i much appreciated. Keep in mind it is wooden so it does jerk you around a bit. Definitely would ride this one again.

Sixteen huge motorized inner tubes, each controlled by two side-mounted levers in a fiberglass…read morecockpit, all housed in a square enclosure entirely too small for the traffic...yet somehow it all works. Not only does it work, it vies with Speed Bumps bumper cars as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's hotspot where students, blue- and white-collars of all ages flirt with adding a cervical collar--maybe not that drastic, but Space Race's thrill quotient surpasses Speed Bumps' because head-on bumping is definitely allowed, and you can drive backward. The lack of a steering wheel might confuse the first-timer, but it doesn't take long to learn which direction the various lever positions will steer the car. The easiest are both levers forward for forward, and both pulled in for reverse. From there, you'll absorb how to turn without spinning (and being a sitting duck), and how to turn in reverse. New this year beneath the cars are colorful LED rings that reflect on the stainless steel floor, and day-glo art on the enclosure walls that comes alive when the ride starts, the house lights go off and the blacklights take over--a delightful setting in which to wreak havoc. I don't know how many years I have left to ride Space Race. Not because of the impact, but the contortions necessary with barking knees to get seated in the car--you're literally a low-rider--and even worse, jockeying my way out. A man's GOT to know his limitations. On our last of five go-rounds, we had four fellow seniors enter the ride, a first for the day. We had a nice convo with one of them several hours later when we crossed paths on the midway. Daredevil codgers GOT to stick together.

Super great tours! Bridger was hilarious and the entire experience was so much fun for the whole…read morefamily. Make sure you make a reservation or go early in the morning as it gets busy fast! Can't recommend enough

While I was on vacation in California, I had the chance to visit The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz,…read moreand it was definitely one of the most unique experiences of the trip! I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but walking through the tilted house and experiencing all of the optical illusions was so much fun. My sense of balance was completely thrown off, and yes, I got a little dizzy! It really makes you question what you're seeing. Whether it's science, illusion, or just a clever design, it's an experience I'll never forget. If you're ever in the Santa Cruz area, I definitely recommend checking it out. It was something different, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to experience it while I was on vacation!

Very cool little haunted house....might be scary for little kids...it has a few very innovative…read moreparts that are really neat....definitely worth the time....

Way more intense than we expected!! Half of our party ducked out at the halfway point.read more

The performers were incredibly talented, and the show itself was fun and entertaining…read more Unfortunately, the seating setup made it difficult to fully enjoy the experience. All the seats were on one level, making it hard to see the acts, and a tent pole partially blocked our view. We also asked about upgrading to premium seating and received two different prices from two employees, which made it seem like there was some confusion about the pricing. Overall, the performers did a great job, but the seating and customer service issues took away from the experience. If we had been able to see the show better, it would have been much more enjoyable.

We saw the show in Livermore today and we absolutely loved it !! My two year old was over the moon…read more Hats off to the performers who were performing in 90+ degree weather. Amazing show and talent and appreciate the reasonable price !!

My favorite & Awesome Rides ~ Amazing Santa Cruz Boardwalk across Stunning Pacific Coast views …read more #'s Fun rides from starter to Thrill Rollercoasters . Ticket Booth Entry Ride Bands or singular tickets . Family Rides , Shopping , Bowling , Arcade , Great Food & Drinks . Best to make Advance Hotel Reservations esp. Sold ~ Out during SummerBreak & XMas Winter Holidays . PS. Unable to load Haunted House Video due length.

This is about what you would expect for a haunted house ride as it pretty much feels like a better…read morelonger version of a what you find at your local carnival. I'm not really going to give away all the details of the ride but let's just say that it was your typical cheesy haunted ride with a car on a track where not so scary things try to scare you in between the broken story line of the horror concept they tried to create. Overall this was a decent ride that I didn't feel like it was worth what we payed for it but overall it was fun and long enough to make it worth a ride again perhaps if I were to get one of the wristbands.