This event is in the past.It took place on May 13, 2026 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
ArcadeArcadeThe Giant Dipper has been thrilling riders since 1924, and this classic wooden coaster is still the star of a boardwalk where arcade games, carnival eats, and the Pacific Ocean share the same stretch of sand. Ride the waves, then ride the rides: it's the California beach day you pictured as a kid.
classic wooden coaster
family-friendly
beachfront location
arcade games
Tips
🎢"classic wooden coaster, a bit thrilling, and totally worth it"
🌊"lively, a little nostalgic, and right next to the ocean"
👶bring a stroller for toddlers, lots of walking
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Santa Cruz
ArcadeArcadeThe Giant Dipper has been thrilling riders since 1924, and this classic wooden coaster is still the star of a boardwalk where arcade games, carnival eats, and the Pacific Ocean share the same stretch of sand. Ride the waves, then ride the rides: it's the California beach day you pictured as a kid.
classic wooden coaster
family-friendly
beachfront location
arcade games
Tips
🎢"classic wooden coaster, a bit thrilling, and totally worth it"
🌊"lively, a little nostalgic, and right next to the ocean"
👶bring a stroller for toddlers, lots of walking
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