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
Allison Davis – Oakland
Three characters and a mascot stand before the silhouette of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s world famous “Giant Dipper” coaster. The reaper character comes from the park’s “Haunted Castle” attraction, the
Zoe – Daly City
I loved the Giant Dipper. My art Instagram account is @kitty_squad888. My picture is cats riding the Giant Dipper.
Viviana Lasley – Fallbrook
When my dad brings me and my family to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, he tells us about his stories as both as customer and an employee of the Boardwalk
Steven Reece – Gilroy
I have fond memories of going here throughout my childhood. Wood burning cut from a branch of a fallen tree. 6 inches wide 4.5 inches tall.
Robyn Soden – Capitola
This picture is coming out of the tunnel. I have been riding the Dipper for 50 years. It is still great!
Jonathan C Blank – Scotts Valley
Giant Dipper Rollercoaster drawn on a painted six foot foam surfboard.
D Bright – Alamo
I have loved visiting Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and riding on the Big Dipper since I was a little girl. It’s been over 55 years since I have enjoyed riding
Jody Green – Pleasanton
Ink pen, colored pencils and glitter. Wee!
Dayana P – Sacramento
I grew up riding the Giant Dipper since my childhood. I really love the ride. It’s become my favorite ride ever and now I am in mid adulthood and I
Lorraine Hamlin – Carmichael
I took a photo of the Boardwalk from the beach on a day with very few people on the beach..about 7 or 8 years ago. I lived near the beach
Alicia Telfer – Santa Cruz
I’ve been riding the Giant Dipper since I was 48 inches tall and now bring my daughter to the boardwalk and she had her first ride last summer! I took
KRISTY HARTMANN – RANCHO CORDOVA
My poem, The Same Climb, describes a child’s experience riding the Giant Dipper. The child talks about the different emotions she feels throughout the thrill ride. Her emotions mirror a
Daniela Sonnino – Sparks
I took this about a year ago. I use it for my screen saver at work, hope you like it
Matt Hofman – Santa Cruz
Some late summer, sub-tropical cloud cover exploded into one of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen. Rarely do we get those intense pink colors here in Santa Cruz but this
Brandon C – Chico
My husband took this photo on our last trip to Santa Cruz
