Ansel's Getaway, Santa Cruz, California

08/17/2025

Yay! It's National , and what better way to celebrate than by riding on the Giant Dipper! Be one of the first 100 riders on this iconic roller coaster TODAY, 8/16 and receive a FREE Boardwalk Souvenir Cup! Rides open at 11 AM—see you soon! 🥤🎢 🌴

Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.

08/03/2025

Start Line is right across the street from us!

2025 Little Wharf 3-Miler East Cliff Village Shopping Center, Santa Cruz, CA, USA - LITTLE WHARF REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENOn September 27, 2025,… - September 27, 2025

08/02/2025

🎉National Lighthouse Day Raffle🎉

In celebration of National Lighthouse Day on August 7, the Santa Cruz Port District is excited to announce a special raffle! 🏖️✨

🚨 Win a Free Tour of the Walton Lighthouse! 🚨

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the iconic Walton Lighthouse up close? Now’s your chance! We’re offering a FREE, 30-minute exclusive tour of the Walton Lighthouse to one lucky winner and guest.

How to Enter:

📸 Picture Perfect Walton Lighthouse Photo Competition

Capture the beauty and charm of the Walton Lighthouse! To enter the raffle:
1. Take a Photo: Snap a picture of the Walton Lighthouse. It could be a sunrise, sunset, or any moment that captures its magic
2. Share on Social Media: Post your photo on Instagram and/or Facebook
3. Tag Us: Make sure to tag and use the hashtag
4. Tell Us Why: In your caption, tell us why you love the Walton Lighthouse or share a memorable story about it

Additional Entries:
• Follow Us: Follow our social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook!
• Like & Share: Like this post and share it with your friends to spread the word!

Contest Timeline:
• Start Date: August 1
• End Date: August 6 at midnight
• Winner Announcement: August 7 (National Lighthouse Day)

Terms & Conditions Apply ~ LINK IN BIO

08/02/2025

🌞 Last Min SALE this weekend & 8/1-8/7. Two night minimum. Call special pricing 😎🏖️🐬

07/31/2025

07/17/2025

memories made here.

07/04/2025

06/27/2025

06/21/2025

New Start Line only 1 mile away from
Ansel’s due to bridge construction. We are booked for this year’s Wharf-to-Wharf but 2026 & 2027 can be booked in advance.

06/21/2025

03/14/2025

We have availability this day… +Wilder Ranch State Park is a treasure!

Ever wanted to know the science behind catching the perfect wave? Join California State parks for a totally tubular time exploring the science of surfing. From global ocean currents, down to catching the perfect swell, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how the ocean makes its waves, and how people have mastered riding them! Join us on June 20th at 10 a.m. for surf demonstrations from 4 mile beach, engaging explanations and copious amounts of surf lingo. Join us online at www.youtube.com/! We're stoked to see you there!
📍Uypi Land

02/27/2025

SALE this weekend: $300* per night. 70 degrees today 🌞 & driftwood fun