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    Team Building Games in SANTA CRUZ

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    Boardwalk team building in Santa Cruz

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    Participants pose together during the Snowflake Lawn Games event in Santa Cruz.
    Snowflake team event · Santa Cruz ·

    Snowflake · Lawn Games

    A beach gathering built around facilitated games

    Cynthia wanted Snowflake's Santa Cruz gathering to have the energy of beach olympics with organized, facilitated play. The team booked Lawn Games, and the event photos show colleagues taking part together on the sand. Her brief put the emphasis on how the games would be led and how the group would move through them.

    Booking organizer
    Cynthia, Snowflake
    Group in the planning brief
    Booked for up to 100 people
    Plan your Santa Cruz event

    Santa Cruz's iconic Boardwalk, surf culture, and Pacific Avenue create a uniquely fun California coastal team building experience.

    GAME ZONES IN SANTA CRUZ

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk combines classic rides, oceanfront views, and the iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster into a quintessential California adventure.

    Suggested Venues and Game Zone

    Sample activity
    Giant Dipper

    The Giant Dipper roller coaster at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is officially listed on which register?

    Pick an answer to see how you did.

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
    4.6(49,525)

    400 Beach St

    Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

    Recently used by Snowflake

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
    4.6(49,525)

    400 Beach St

    Amusement park offers a variety of games & rides right on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.

    Recently used by Intuit

    The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center in Santa Cruz
    4.5(174)

    400 Beach St

    Recently used by Goodles

    Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz

    Pacific Avenue

    Main downtown strip with local shops, street performers, and restaurants

    Suggested Venues and Game Zone

    Sample activity
    New Leaf Market

    The New Leaf location sits in a historic building on Pacific and Soquel; what was the building's original purpose?

    Pick an answer to see how you did.

    Lupulo Craft Beer House in Santa Cruz
    4.6(618)

    233 Cathcart St

    A laid-back spot for domestic & international craft beers, with Spanish & Mexican-tinged bar fare.

    Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Santa Cruz
    4.2(516)

    1220 Pacific Ave

    Upbeat bar serving traditional Irish comfort food such as fish 'n' chips alongside draft beers.

    Recently used by Bluesky

    OTHER VENUES IN SANTA CRUZ

    13 additional spots we use in Santa Cruz that aren't grouped into a zone above.

    Fleur de Cocoa
    ★ 4.6 (590)

    39 N Santa Cruz Ave

    Dream Inn
    ★ 4.5 (2,254)

    175 W Cliff Dr

    Laili Restaurant
    ★ 4.5 (1,127)

    101B Cooper St

    Loma Brewing Company
    ★ 4.5 (1,253)

    130 N Santa Cruz Ave

    Seascape Resort
    ★ 4.5 (2,245)

    1 Seascape Resort Dr

    Seascape Resort
    Double D's Sports Grille
    ★ 4.4 (429)

    354 N Santa Cruz Ave

    Wine Affairs
    ★ 4.4 (338)

    30 N Santa Cruz Ave

    Central San Jose
    Stagnaro Brothers
    ★ 4.3 (3,199)

    59 Municipal Wharf

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    Tell us about your event and we'll take care of the rest.

    Planning team building in Santa Cruz

    The practical details to settle before your team arrives.

    How long does a team building event in Santa Cruz last?

    The scavenger hunt itself typically lasts 90 minutes. Plan on up to 3 hours for the full experience, including the kickoff and awards show afterward. Game Shows run for 90 minutes. Tell us about your meeting schedule or dinner plans so we can help the fun fit your day.

    What group sizes can you accommodate in Santa Cruz?

    The practical minimum is usually 8 people or at least two teams, depending on the game. We also plan events for hundreds of guests and larger conferences. Share your expected headcount so we can confirm the right format, venue capacity, team sizes, and staffing.

    How much walking is involved, and can the event be adapted?

    For a Santa Cruz beach event, tell us whether everyone can comfortably move across sand. Confirm access from the meeting point, shade or shelter plans, and a suitable activity area with your venue or site manager. We can discuss a different setting or format if the beach does not suit your group.

    Can you help us find and secure a venue?

    Yes. If you would like help with the location, our venue coordinator can help you find and secure a venue that suits your group and event. Venue coordination is optional, so you can also use your own office, hotel, or meeting space. We will confirm the venue arrangements and any associated costs with you.

    What happens if the weather changes?

    If rain is in the forecast, we can switch your scavenger hunt to a 90-minute indoor Game Show with enough advance notice to secure a suitable venue and arrange the change. Our venue coordinator can help find and secure that space if you choose. Talk with your producer early to confirm availability, timing, and any changes to your package.

    What does The Go Game handle, and what does our team arrange?

    We help you choose the game and location, prepare the game content, and coordinate the event plan. With an on-site host, we lead the kickoff and awards show; self-hosted packages give your organizer a different role. You share your headcount, schedule, access needs, and company content. If you choose, our venue coordinator can also help you find and secure a venue. Your proposal confirms the hosting, venue arrangements, food and drinks, AV, prizes, and custom additions included in your event.

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