Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Reports 'Normal' Air Quality

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced that rides and attractions at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are open for normal operation throughout the Memorial Day weekend. Major highways into Santa Cruz are open. On Friday, visitors to the historic seaside amusement park enjoyed the start of the Memorial Day Weekend.

According to Ed Kendig, a spokesman for the Monterey Bay Air Quality District, "Onshore winds are blowing smoke from the Summit Fire to the east and northeast, away from the coast. Current weather conditions are expected to prevail throughout the weekend, keeping smoke away from coastal Santa Cruz through Sunday."

The Summit Fire is located in a mountainous region to the southeast of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

About the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

The historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features both modern and classic thrill rides, restaurants, miniature golf, video game arcades, and family bowling, all located on a mile-long sandy beach. The admission-free Boardwalk offers affordable ticket options and free summer entertainment. A truly unique California experience!

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located at 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831-423-5590; http://www.beachboardwalk.com/

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CONTACT: Brigid Fuller of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, +1-831-460-3349

Web site: http://www.beachboardwalk.com/

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