Carrie Graber – Corona
“California Coaster (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)” oil on canvas, 21 x 40”. I love to feature historic things in my paintings, both because they’re beautiful and to advocate for their
Amelia F – Marina, CA
I have many fond memories of riding the Giant Dipper with my family and friends. I love to draw and sketch, and this is my rendition of the ride, done
Christopher von Haunalter – West Sacramento
I once lived in the Seabright neighborhood for over a year, just over the old bridge not far from the Boardwalk; often I heard the thrilled, happy sounds of amusement
Sydney Hills – Los Gatos
As a Santa Cruz County local, Sydney (8) has enjoyed many special trips to the Boardwalk and the Giant Dipper is her all time favorite ride. This has been her
Nico Smith – Kailua-Kona
This is a digital recreation of some fifth grade drawings I have done of me and my childhood friend riding the Giant Dipper.
Grace Stacy – San Jose
The Santa Cruz Boardwalk has a special place in my heart. It represents summer fun, friends, and family. The Giant Dipper Rollercoaster is iconic and a fabulous representation of this
Jeanine G – Soquel
I painted this for my sister Heidi who loves corn dogs, actually we both do. We love to take the kids to ride the Giant Dipper and grab a corn
Nora Bricker – Fair Oaks
Acrylic painting by Nora Bricker 8 years old. It took me the entire summer break to finish this art! I was so proud of myself! Having the best time riding
Alyssa Martinez – Livingston
This digital piece was made on Procreate. I wanted to portray the complex layers of The Giant Dipper.
Cora – Marina
This is a drawing of the Giant Dipper with posters of some of the movies it’s been featured in.
Molly – Los Altos
I drew the moment on the ride where the picture is taken. I think that this specific part of the ride is a fun thing to look back on. Sometimes
Serena Mendenhall – La Selva Beach
Bold swirls of color capture the thrilling twists and turns of the historic wooden coaster, while playful splashes of paint represent the excitement and joy of riders as they soar
Ryan – Sacramento
The Boardwalk is one of my favorite places in the entire world and I don’t get to experience it often. When I see the Giant Dipper on screen in a
Bea Endert – Santa Rosa , Ca
A sketch I did of the sign and the track above the Hot Dog on a Stick stand celebrating 60 million riders in 2012. I had my first ride on
Arie Sequeira – Lincoln, CA
Arie has been visiting the Boardwalk almost every year since he was a baby. Now, at 9 years old, he has created a drawing of the Giant Dipper and how
Wendy Maness – Ben Lomond
This large 36×36 painting done in oil on canvas depicts the Boardwalk at Dusk. It celebrates the quiet time of day when the Giant Dipper skyline is shifting from day
