Tiffany Bleskey – Oakley
We visited the day of the 100th ceremony! I have been coming to the Boardwalk since I was a little girl. My uncle lived 2 blocks from the lighthouse. The
Liz Hanson Damelio – Fair Oaks, CA
I spent almost every summer in Santa Cruz since I was 2 years old. What changes I have seen. I remember when the mini golf course used to be The
Meaghan Carpentier – Ottawa (Canada)
Happy 100th! I was introduced to the Giant Dipper by its number one fan, so for his milestone birthday along with the Dipper’s milestone birthday, I recreated the iconic light-up
Madison Gardner – Rocklin, Ca
Does it get more summer than corn on the cob and The Giant Dipper? We certainly don’t think so. It’s the first ride and first snack my daughter Maddy insists
Cristina Jiménez – Watsonville
This photo was taken during the pandemic… At the time I think it is part of the history of the Giant Dipper!!!
Gaither Loewenstein – Riverside
I wanted to capture a perspective of the Giant Dipper that could only be seen by standing on the Boardwalk and looking up at the massive structure. The flags fluttering
Dara Slivka – Sacramento
The simple joy of being the first in line to ride the Giant Dipper…only took 49 years!
Laura – Fresno
Summer love overlooking Seabright at twilight
Ken Gunvlle – Santa Cruz
My partner Judy and I have been coming to the Boardwalk a combined total of 102 years, me since 1980 and Judy since 1967. We are huge fans, and now
Kristi Rupprecht – Chula Vista
I took this photo of the Giant Dipper sign in 2013. Been going to the Boardwalk since I was a kid. My grandmother was in the first bathing beauty pageant
Nedra Cassarino – Livermore
Cotton Candy Sky taken in 2014 above our beloved Giant Dipper. Seems very fitting for Santa Cruz.
Dale Whyte – Santa Cruz
A different look at the Giant Dipper. Under the Dipper. I took this during an under the Boardwalk tour several years ago. A view not often seen.
Scott – Santa Cruz
I captured this hazy sunset shot of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Giant Dipper while enjoying a sunset cruise around the harbor on the 65-foot Team O’Neill catamaran. Such
Cate Dayan – Davis
Santa Cruz is my soul city. I spent 5 formative years in Santa Cruz and go back to enjoy it as often as I possibly can. I have so many
Shelley – Aptos
Here is me screaming and terrified on the Giant Dipper. I wedge myself into the seat and hold on for dear life as my heart ends up in my throat
Kelly Croisdale – Roseville
This photo was taken earlier this year to celebrate the 100th year of the Giant Dipper! I’ve been coming to ride this for almost 45 years so it is meaningful
