This event is in the past.It took place on July 3, 2026 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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🎒Giant Dipper is the star wooden coaster
🌊"What I loved most is the vibe, it's lively, a little nostalgic, and right next to the ocean"

The Giant Dipper's wooden tracks have been rattling beachgoers since 1924. Ride the classic coaster, lose yourself in the arcade, and let the ocean breeze carry your cotton candy away: pure California nostalgia with zero admission fee.

Classic wooden coaster
Free admission
Beachfront arcade
Family-friendly