Briana – Salinas
Happy Birthday to The Giant Dipper! I wanted my piece to reflect the 100 year milestone by starting with an open book to show how many pages/years of fun The
Emmanuel Ceja – Fresno
This is an abstract clay model rollercoaster celebrating the Giant Dipper. Made with copper wiring, air dry clay, spray paint, wood, and rhinestones.
Soloman Acosta – San Jose
18X24 inch oil painting on panel. Inspired by 100th anniversary painting of the Giant Dipper view from Ocean Street.
Alianna Pena – Reedley
No matter the weather, the Giant Dipper is always fun to ride and beautiful to look at! Walking under its sign always gets me excited for not only the enjoyment
Gabriela Valdez – Seaside
This entry was done with a combination of knitting and embroidery. I first rode the Giant Dipper over twenty years ago and have been a fan since. Happy birthday Giant
Kendall Patlan – Madera, CA
Here is my drawing of The Giant Dipper which has always been one of my favorite rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where I used to go every summer
Yasmin Salas – Watsonville
The Giant Dipper is my favorite ride at the Boardwalk. I go on it multiple times and it never fails to make me scream! In the picture I submitted, you
Cris Tulloch – Santa Cruz
This photo was taken July 2023, the most brilliant and magenta of sunsets this time of year.
Cris Tulloch – Santa Cruz
I was walking from Seabright Beach to Main Beach and was surprised beyond measure to see this full reflection of the Giant Dipper.
Cris – Tulloch
This photo was taken April 2024 from the river mouth outcrop at Seabright Beach.
The Hills Clan – Los Gatos
The whole family contributed to this q-tip replica of the Giant Dipper. Complete with some of our own ride photos from this summer to make the riders.
Sarah Akhtar – Santa Cruz
This breathtaking piece, “Diamond in the Sand” by Sarah Akhtar, captures the magic and allure of the Giant Dipper centered in the heart of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The
Sylvia Ornelas Wise – San Jose
I painted our beloved Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with a focus on the Giant Dipper. My parents took me when I was a child and now I take my children
Julie – Sacramento
This was our family’s first time going to Santa Cruz. We don’t go on vacations or even day trips so this was the perfect place for us to create new
Cristina E – Oakland, CA
Let’s celebrate the golden years! Here’s to many more wild rides.
Ainsley Lytle – Gilroy, CA
My entry is about the 100th anniversary of The GIANT DIPPER! I added many colors to the sky to make it pop out a lot! I used lots of glitter
