Location and Parking

Cocoanut Grove
400 Beach Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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The Cocoanut Grove is a unique California conference, banquet, and entertainment complex located on the Santa Cruz main beach next to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A spectacular oceanfront setting and plenty of historic charm make the Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz an unforgettable venue for this special event!

The Cocoanut Grove was built in 1907 as the "Neptune Casino." It was named a California Historic Landmark in May 1989. This100-year-old facility boasts a rich and colorful history. Inside you will find a spectacular view of the Monterey Bay.

Do you know why the Cocoanut Grove spells its name "Cocoanut" instead of "Coconut"? It's been spelled that way since the facility's name was changed in the 1930s. This is an old-fashioned and correct way of spelling coconut, as in the Marx Brothers' movie, "The Cocoanuts."

Directions and Parking:

The Cocoanut Grove is about a 75-minute drive from San Francisco, 45 minutes from the Monterey/Carmel area, and 30 minutes from the San Jose area.

To get to the Cocoanut Grove, take Highway 17 or scenic Highway 1 to Santa Cruz and follow the street signs to Santa Cruz Beach.

Parking is available at the venue. The main parking lot is currently closed, but parking is available at the Boardwalk River Lot.  Shuttles will carry passengers to and from the Cocoanut Grove:

Parking is free if the Boardwalk is closed due to weather. There is a cost for parking if the Boardwalk is open.