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.

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Love these guys! I was pleasantly surprised when I visited the shop to pick up some valve shims and…read morewas given the right sizes in exchange for the old ones for free. Justin was patient and friendly to work with, so I will be sure to return and do more business with them.

Great price and fun venue. Nonstop action and attention to details. We very much enjoyed the pirate…read morefestivities.

It was fun. Probably the cheapest arcade I've seen since the 90s. Most games were $1. Which is a…read morelot compared to the quarter games we had. But compared to other places where you don't even get a fraction of that. They have a good enough variety to entertain the kids.

Fairly new and modern arcade with old school classics of air hockey, arcade style basketball hoops,…read moreand lots of other games to collect tickets. I love the natural lighting inside this 4-5 multi-room arcade with a small indoor common space to rest or eat. Load money on an electronic card and the tickets are stored onto the card as well. Then go to the prize machine to redeem. I love the concept of this arcade located inside Capitola Merchantile! Best of luck to this place as there was very light foot traffic on a Saturday afternoon of President's Day long weekend. #4/2020

I love an arcade but this place falls flat. Many of the machines don't start and just eat your…read moremoney. There are no employees around to help you if you run into issues. We called the number posted at the kiosk but it went to voicemail, with no call back.

The arcade ended up being the perfect way to pass the time during the rainy storm. They have air…read morehockey and a great variety of games, so there was plenty to keep us entertained. We even cashed in our tickets and picked out some fun prizes!

My kids all had a blast from 15, 13 and 9 years old. $40 lasted us about a solid hour. That was $20…read moreon 2 cards. We even got ice cream inside at a little shop. Location is excellent, tons of games to pick from. I have to mention within that hour we stopped to get ice cream. A nice start to the day at the boardwalk. Pretty busy for a Saturday but not overwhelmingly pack. The atm machines inside didn't work. It kept giving me an error code but luckily I didn't need cash you're able to purchase tickets from the kiosk. Overall a cool experience and must see when coming to the boardwalk. Even if you just browse and check it out it's worth the visit. I enjoyed a round of air hockey was able to purchase a margarita while the kids played. Good times for sure.

Rich is very personable. He takes the time to talk to his customers and find out what they want as…read morewell as what they need. His prices are more than reasonable and as all the local M/C dealerships have left the area. Only the talented long time locals are left to help, repair and work on local play and race bikes.

This is the place!!! Best motorcycle repair in Santa Cruz County. Their suspensions services are…read moretop notch and the mechanics are meticulous as can be. They have some parts and accessories for me, complete suspension RE valving and springs as well as engine rebuilds, boring and polishing. You won't find a better shop in Central California.

So much fun for toddlers and young children. Active play plus arts and crafts. A good way to spend…read morea couple hours and burn some energy.

It was my family's first time and I wish we went my toddler was a baby. This place was so cute and…read morehad a lot of activities for kids and adults too. My 4 year old loved the different zones and kept jumping from one section to another. While we were there we joined the science activity and my toddler made an interesting airplane. It was a little busy in the afternoon on a Saturday mainly due to birthday parties. They only have one bathroom so be aware that you might have to wait in line especiallyif theres a party. Other than that, for $10 my kid had a great time for a couple of hours. We'll come when we visit Santa Cruz again.

Beginning was a bit confusing. Overall, organized and fun! 50 Entertainment spots and neighbors…read morescreaming support while others passing out Bloody Mary shots and Bud Light. Loved it! See you in September for the 5k.

This was our third Wharf to Wharf race and it ended leaving a bad taste in my mouth! I think it is…read morea very well organized event! Staff and volunteers have always been so upbeat and supportive of us older gals doing the best we can on a beautiful walk. We tend to walk slower and love to enjoy the festivities along the way! Today there were two groups of two who were close to the last balloon arch before the finish line.The staff/ Volunteer began to dismantle the balloon arch as we were approaching the arch. He also popped the baloon arches one by one.I. It was so insulting to us! we drove over 3 hrs each way and relish in the beauty of the ocean surroundings. Not sure we well attended again!

Jim is an honest mechanic, which in this day and age is a rarity. If you are a rich snowflake…read morelooking for someone to kiss your ass while they rip you off, look elsewhere. But if you want the fairest price possible, along with some good old fashioned veteran humor, then Jim is your guy. I remember the first time I took my bike to him, he charged me 300 for a service that other shops had quoted me 600 for, and he told me if i don't like the price I can go back to driving a honda civic. The price was more than fair, and Jim even taught me many things about motorcycle maintenance, throughout the years that I would bring my bike to him.

Jim got it done on an old CT90 that kept popping out of gear. The bike is over 50 years old and now…read moreit shifts great and stays in gear. Thanks Jim!

Cork and Fork I had a wonderful time last night with my…read morefriends having a glass of wine and dancing to the cool tunes of the Beach Cowboys at Cork and Fork at their new location on 41st Avenue, around the corner from the Starbucks-Chipotle-Ross building complex. Cathy Bentley was the barista and she is also the very friendly and knowledgeable owner of their thriving business. They have excellent wines from prominent wineries in California. I liked the "Cheers" feel good vibe at the venue. They have big storefront windows and an outside patio. Yes, the dance floor and the patio are relatively small, so come early! I had a glass of the Hatcher, Murphys, 2022 Sauvignon Blanc. It was crisp, light to medium-body, and tasted fresh with a hint of almost green apples. As you can see on their menu they also serve craft beer and food. Something for everyone! So, on your next night out, come for the fun and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, live music, and your preference of beverage. Mine, obviously is white wine. See you on the dance floor. -Susan in Santa Cruz

Cork and Fork is a cute wine bar with periodic live music in a fantastic part of Capitola with an…read moreoutdoor fire pit patio. The best part is that they seem to have really cool regulars who are chill and welcoming. I love that vibe! Tips if you visit: - Check the website and go when there's a band. It's 'dead' when there isn't a band. - There's no entrance fee when there's a band. Yippee ki-yay! - Skip the wine flight. The pours are pretty meager. You'd get a better "bang for your buck" if you get a glass of wine that you know you'd like. - Be ready to be social (at least a little) because you may need to share a table when there's a band. - As for food, tots are tasty, but portions are tiny. - Pizzas are your best bet if you're hungry. - Skip the paninis. See photo. - Feel free to dance if the vibe takes you there! Cork and Fork is a fun place to check out.