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Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz

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#4 of 15 in Tours in Santa Cruz
Tour · Scenic Railroad
Experience the California Redwoods aboard the trains at Roaring Camp in Santa Cruz County. We take folks through the redwoods, everyday!

We also take folks to and from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Join us on our Beach Train! The Further you go, the Closer you get!
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  • By Michael K
    We took the beach train from Felton to Santa Cruz. Distancewise it is probably 10 miles or so but it took almost an hour for the train ride. So it is not going that fast which means it is not that.....  more »
  • By O3462JZbrucef
    Our family recently rode the steam train up Bear Mountain on the Roaring Camp Railroad. There are few actual operating vintage steam engines in regular use and this one was a fine example. The trip.....  more »
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  • By Maryanne Roth
    This was a fun trip. Being that it was around Halloween I think it would've been fun to see some Halloween scenes in the woods while on the ride. But seeing the big redwood trees was good too. The train tour guide did a good job and had a good personality.
  • By Angela Cirimele
    Fun train ride. Very informative. Wish old time photos were open and the candy shop. Everyone really nice. Great for kids and the elderly and everyone in between!! Fun day!
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