Santa Cruz Boardwalk to open; A's ready to welcome fans Boardwalk to open; A’s ready to welcome fans With the state loosening COVID restrictions across California, many businesses, entertainment venues and schools can begin to open their doors. Allie Rasmus reports OAKLAND, Calif. - With the state loosening COVID restrictions across California, many businesses, entertainment venues and schools can begin to open their doors. In Santa Cruz County, which the state deemed OK to enter the red tier on Tuesday, the Boardwalk is set to open on April 1. In Alameda County, which also jumped into to the red tier, that's also when the Oakland Coliseum is set to open and welcome A's fans inside the stadium for opening day.