2026 Season Passes
Thu Oct 29, 1am
Classic beachfront thrills
This event is in the past.It took place on July 19, 2026 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Santa Cruz
🎢Giant Dipper is a must-try — old wooden coaster, surprisingly thrilling
🌊"most fun and nostalgic places on the California coast"
🦭Walk down to the Wharf to watch sea lions
The Giant Dipper has been thrilling riders since 1924, and this classic seaside amusement park still delivers that old-school boardwalk magic with ocean views, arcade games, and enough nostalgia to fill a photo album. Bring the kids, bring a date, or just bring your appetite for corn dogs and skee-ball.
vintage wooden coaster
oceanfront amusement park
family-friendly fun
arcade games
Santa Cruz
🎢Giant Dipper is a must-try — old wooden coaster, surprisingly thrilling
🌊"most fun and nostalgic places on the California coast"
🦭Walk down to the Wharf to watch sea lions
The Giant Dipper has been thrilling riders since 1924, and this classic seaside amusement park still delivers that old-school boardwalk magic with ocean views, arcade games, and enough nostalgia to fill a photo album. Bring the kids, bring a date, or just bring your appetite for corn dogs and skee-ball.
vintage wooden coaster
oceanfront amusement park
family-friendly fun
arcade games
Matches these interests
- vintage wooden coaster
- oceanfront amusement park
- family-friendly fun
- arcade games
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Santa Cruz
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