Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk FREE Movies on the Beach
Experience ultimate movie nights right on the beach! Watch your favorite movies under the stars with your toes in the sand, enjoying the nostalgic flavors of classic Boardwalk treats.
FREE Movies on the Beach
Friday Nights at 9pm
June 12 – August 7, 2026
(Except July 3)
Beach in front of the Colonnade
Admission FREE!
Bring your family and friends and come join the fun!
June 19
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
40th Anniversary
June 26
Kicking and Screaming
July 10
13 Going on 30
July 17
Back to the Future
July 24
A Minecraft Movie
July 31
Jurassic Park
August 7
The Goonies
- Each movie will include a 15-minute intermission.
- Seating is first-come, first-served.
- Low-back chairs and blankets are encouraged for seating; please allow others space and a good view.
- Smoking is not permitted on the beach or Boardwalk. Alcohol and glass are prohibited on the beach.
- A limited number of assistive listening devices (ALDs) are available for check-out at the Mini Golf Kiosk inside Neptune’s Kingdom.
- If you require other special accommodations or would like to request Closed Captioning, please contact the Manager on Duty at least 48 hours in advance of the movie at (831) 423-5590.
Free Movies on the Beach is sponsored by KDON, KOCN, KWAV, KCDU, City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Enjoy the Shows!
Want More Summer Fun?
Evenings on the Colonnade
Free Entertainment:
Live Music, Magicians/Acrobats, & DJ Dance Party
Mornings at the Arcade
Half priced arcade games!
Plus breakfast and front row parking.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
