“A hundred years ago when this ride opened, there was a big gala in the Cocoanut ... and we love the Giant Dipper.” While waiting in line with friends, Santa Cruz resident Lexie Corfiatis ...

SANTA CRUZ — The Boardwalk’s historic wooden roller coaster the Giant Dipper will celebrate its 100th year in operation this May and the milestone will be marked with some special events and ...

But even better than the rise is the fall, and it's a feeling guests have felt riding the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for 100 years. "It's my first big coaster. I'm just excited ...

The Giant Dipper roller coaster at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk turns 100 years old this year. Since opening in 1924, more than 68 million people have been on the iconic ride. The boardwalk will ...

Our earliest designers of Santa Cruz coasters were L.A. Thompson ... Park” unveiled a daring roller coaster called the Big Dipper, with dips up to 100 feet. Arthur Looff (the merry-go-round ...

"It's a big gondola with a ring around the ... taller than what's allowed on the boardwalk. MORE: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Giant Dipper roller coaster celebrates 100th anniversary On Thursday ...

SANTA CRUZ – Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself. Several times each winter, Slebir ...