Matt G – Roseville, CA
I scratch-built this 1:24 scale model of a section of the Giant Dipper’s track, showing how it is constructed. This model is partly based on Frederick Church’s 1929 patent for
Crystal Baker – Sacramento
Giant Dipper roller coaster at Santa Cruz Boardwalk as if it were colorful stained glass with the sun peaking through in a day room.
Karen T Borchers – SANTA CRUZ
Arms up on the Giant Dipper as the sun sets.
Becca’s Artsy Corner – California
I painted this using some paint and marker pens! This artwork was inspired by the sun, the trees, the Giant Dipper and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The inspiration behind the
Anne Thurston – Palo Alto
Taken in 1972. A bit of nostalgia.
Patty S. – Stockton
This is a Pastel Painting I did of the Giant Dipper at night. I believe there is nothing as beautiful as the Giant Dipper at night.
Mara Kennedy – Santa Clara
Waiting in line to ride our favorite roller coaster. It’s ALWAYS worth the wait! The experience of entering the dark tunnel to go uphill to the crest with the best
Kim – Pacifica
Enjoying a Giant Dipper Golden Ale in celebration of the Giant Dipper’s 100th anniversary!
Jessica Robles – San Jose
Hi! Here is a picture I took years ago as a teenager while visiting at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. I remember capturing the photograph and becoming captivated by the
Earl – Salinas
Great day with nieces from New Zealand
Amiee – Sacramento
Picture of the Giant Dipper on a foggy majestic night at the Boardwalk.
Tamara Tremaine – Santa Cruz
Went to the river mouth to watch the Sunset and the Giant Dipper in all its glory. Had to take a picture of the moment. My all time favorite Roller
Rachel Stevens Karunos – Groveland, CA
This is the first image I thought of when I heard of our Giant Dipper’s 100th birthday!
Monica Lugo – San Jose
I came up with a Giant Dipper/Boardwalk theme nail design, complete with Dream Wheel and carousel, to proudly display on my nails for Coaster Con.
Kaila Natwick – Santa Clara
Celebrating 100 years of the Giant Dipper is remarkable! I took this summer of 2021, and its been such a beauty to photograph. Riding such a historic wooden rollercoaster has
Shauna grassi – Santa Cruz
This photo was taken on the day of the 100th year celebration of the Giant Dipper at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. As we walked around enjoying the celebrations I
