Jeff Dunworth – Santa Cruz
Drone shot of the iconic Giant Dipper rollercoaster at its 100th anniversary celebration, capturing its historic charm and the festive atmosphere from a unique aerial perspective.
Amanda Pombo – Valley Springs
Breathtaking view of the Giant Dipper and a little more of what The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has to offer! Not to mention the warm California sun <3
Cindy F – Sacramento
My boys were dying to ride the Giant Dipper, and this was the day they were finally big enough.
leslie Engelking – Scotts Valley
It was September 20, 2012. NASA’s space shuttle Endeavour flew over the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on its cross-country farewell flight to retirement.
Eddie – Los Angeles
I am currently based in Los Angeles but I grew up in the Central Coast. So every Summer it is tradition to visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. During my
Sophia Rose – Los Banos
I am submitting this for my 11 year old daughter. She became interested in photography And took these Polaroids 3 years ago of her favorite place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Rocky Walls – Noblesville, Indiana
During a visit (my first) to Santa Cruz in May 2024, I shot several rolls of medium format film and some digital photos as well. The Boardwalk was such an
Kate McLane – Santa Cruz
Shot this at my first ever visit to Santa Cruz, after buying myself a 35mm camera for my birthday. After spending the whole roll at the boardwalk, I knew I’d
Kate McLane – Santa Cruz
Got this shot the first week I moved from Live Oak to Seabright and it got me excited for more neighborhood exploration! It’s so fun seeing the boardwalk from across
Kate McLane – Santa Cruz
Got this shot the first week I moved from Live Oak to Seabright and it got me excited for more neighborhood exploration! It’s so fun seeing the boardwalk from across
Jessica Li – South San Francisco
Our family bought the season passes for many years, and we love to ride the Giant Dipper.
Thomas Martin Rivette – Pacifica
My photo featuring the Giant Dipper silhouetted by the sunset from my recent visit to Santa Cruz.
Elizabeth – Plumas lake
August 2024 100 year visit
Lee Asistin – Santa Clara
This was taken during the COVID lockdown (2020??) most lights at the Boardwalk were off, except for the Giant Dipper sign. Despite the emptiness, its sign illuminates and is inviting
C. Shenkus – New Orleans
I took this photo right after I rode the Giant Dipper for the first time on the first night I was ever in Santa Cruz.
Shawn Farrell – New York
When I go on vacation it’s usually to California traveling along the PCH, California’s own roller coaster. When I can I love making a stop at the Santa Cruz Beach
