The Giant Dipper - Santa Cruz, California
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hotshoe
N 36° 57.878 W 122° 00.932
10S E 587635 N 4091401
Thrilling and historic wooden roller coaster at the Boardwalk
Waymark Code: WM51FR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2008
Views: 26
A landmark white-painted wooden structure with a fabulous view of Monterey Bay, the Giant Dipper has hosted more than 50 million riders since its opening in 1924. The designer, Arthur Loof, said he wanted it to be “combination earthquake, balloon ascension, and aeroplane drop.”. He succeeded. A solid six-story drop begins the double-out-and-back loop ride which covers three large hills, clattering turns, and a dark tunnel.
The Beach Boardwalk sells season passes, all-day ride wristbands, and also individual ride tickets. If using ride tickets, the Giant Dipper ride costs $4.50. Admission to the Beach Boardwalk itself is free, not including any rides.
Maximum Height: 70.00
Construction Material: Wood
Train Type: Multi Car
Car Type: Cars Above Track
Length of Ride: 2,600.00
Duration of Ride (time): 1:50
Water?: No
Included in Admission?: No
Cost: 4.00 (listed in local currency)
Host Park Name: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes
Minimum Height Required: 50
Number of Riders: 24
Top Speed: 55
Manufacturer of Ride: Arthur Looff, Prior and Church
URL to Host Park: [Web Link]
Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]
"Express Pass" Available?: No
Number of Inversions?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Post a photo of yourself near the entrance of the coaster and try to capture some aspect of the ride. Be sure and describe your ride too!