Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · Operating
Wave Rider
Wave swinger · Family
A wave-themed family ride on the Boardwalk.
At a glance
Key facts for Wave Rider.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave swinger
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Wave Rider.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Wave swinger
- family
Experience
Wave swinger
Specs source: beachboardwalk.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Wave Rider.
Timeline
Wave Rider opens
Background
A wave-themed family ride on the Boardwalk.
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Sources & official links
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- Wave Rider — official ride pagebeachboardwalk.com(opens in a new tab)
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk — official sitebeachboardwalk.com(opens in a new tab)
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Stratosphere / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
Learn more
Guides matched to this attraction type and park.
General park-visit tip
Planning a theme park day
Arrive with a short list, a break plan, and realistic walk times — especially at large regional parks.
General park-visit tip
What to bring on a park day
A short packing list that protects your phone, comfort, and ride time — without turning you into a walking luggage cart.
General park-visit tip
Multi-day park strategy
How to split a huge lineup across two days without burning out — or missing your must-rides.