Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, December 2010 update

  • December 11, 2010
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s rides open later this month on December 26th for limited operation. See the park’s calendar for more information:
http://www.beachboardwalk.com/calendar/2010/december.html
You can still enjoy special winter pricing on ride and attractions combos, unlimited rides wristbands, and parking. See: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/01_coupons.html

You can buy the brand-new poster commemorating the Boardwalk’s Looff carousel’s hundredth anniversary online here: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/store/product125.html

Want to party at the Boardwalk? Check out these opportunities on Thursday, December 16th and New Year’s Eve: http://www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com/events.html

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
web site: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SantaCruzBeachBoardwalk

— photo: Steven Wilson

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, December 2010 update

  • December 11, 2010
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Discovery Kingdom

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is open for Holiday in the Park through the 2nd of January. For more info on Holiday in the Park, see: http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/HolidayinthePark2010.aspx For Holiday in the Park operating dates and hours, see: http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/info/parkInfo.aspx

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
web site: http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/discoverykingdom

photo: Steven Wilson

2010 Ace NorCal Holiday Party!

  • November 4, 2010
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The annual ACE NorCal Holiday Party takes place on the first Saturday of each December. This year’s party is one month away, on the 4th of December. Mark your calendars! The 2010 party will run from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach during the museum’s special Roller Coaster and Amusement Park Weekend. There will be lots of fun and surprises. Stay tuned to your email in-boxes for more details coming soon.

California’s Great America, November 2010 update

  • November 4, 2010
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California’s Great America is closed for the season.

Buy your 2011 Season Pass now and be ready for all the fun next year. For details, see: http://cagreatamerica.com/shop/shopping_season_pass.cfm

California’s Great America
web site: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cagreatamerica

— photo: Steven Wilson

Gilroy Gardens, November 2010 update

  • November 4, 2010
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Gilroy Gardens 10th Anniversary

Gilroy Gardens is open weekends from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in November. For more information, see the operating calendar: http://www.gilroygardens.org/calendar.html
Buy four tickets for only $49.99 using this printable coupon (PDF file): http://gilroygardens.org/fall_anniversary.pdf

Coming up in December, the Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights special event returns. For full details, see: http://www.gilroygardens.org/holidaylights/index.html

Buy your 2011 Gilroy Gardens membership and get the rest of the 2010 season included, along with many other benefits. For information, see: http://www.gilroygardens.org/tickets.html

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park sign

Gilroy Gardens
web site: http://www.gilroygardens.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gilroy-Gardens/122943674395623

— photo: Steven Wilson

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, November 2010 update

  • November 4, 2010
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Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Highlights at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach (PNATB) for November include a book signing on the 6th and 7th by Jim Smith featuring his new book San Francisco’s Playland at the Beach: The Early Years. For all the special activities at PNATB this month, check out: http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org/calendar_01.html

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach nonprofit Museum of Fun, open to the public every Saturday, Sunday, and school holiday. Open evenings for private events 365 days a year. 10979 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (510) 592-3002. http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org . Admission $10 for kids (to 13), $10 for seniors (55 and up), and $15 for general admission. Admission includes 34 free pinball machines, penny arcades, carnival games, treasure hunts, miniature dioramas, and surprises around every corner. ACE members receive a $5.00 discount on admission upon presentation of their ACE membership cards.

Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
web site: http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Playland-Not-At-The-Beach/99162687027

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, November 2010 update

  • November 4, 2010
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beach, boardwalk

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s rides are open weekends in November as well as Friday, 26 November. See the park’s calendar for full details:
http://www.beachboardwalk.com/calendar/2010/november.html
Enjoy special winter pricing on ride and attractions combos, unlimited rides wristbands, and parking. See: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/01_coupons.html

Buy your 2011 Season Pass now and get the rest of the 2010 season for free! See: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/01_tickets.html

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
web site: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SantaCruzBeachBoardwalk

— photo: Steven Wilson

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, November 2010 update

  • November 4, 2010
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Medusa motion blur

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is open weekends in November as well as Friday, 26 November, which is the first day of Holiday in the Park. For more info, see:
http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/HolidayinthePark2010.aspx

Buy your 2011 Season Pass now and get the rest of 2010 included along with lots of other benefits. Buy and process your pass before January 2nd and you’ll also receive a free ticket for a friend to attend Holiday in the park. For details, see: http://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/tickets/seasonpass.aspx

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
web site: http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/discoverykingdom

photo: Steven Wilson