Photo gallery for the Giant Dipper located at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Read the Ride Review for Giant Dipper roller coaster to see more photos. Click on the thumbnail images to view the full size. Giant Dipper 1 Giant Dipper 2 Giant Dipper 3 Giant Dipper 4 Giant Dipper 5 Giant Dipper 6

Giant Dipper Fun Facts Opened in 1924, the Giant Dipper is one of a few remaining seaside wooden coasters in the United States. The Giant Dipper was constructed in just 47 days at a cost of only $50,000. In 1987 the Giant Dipper was recognized by the US National Park Service as a historic landmark. In 1999 the Giant Dipper celebrated it's 75th anniversary with a year long celebration. Ride Facts Height: 70 feet Max. Drop: 65 feet Top Speed: 55 mph Length: 2,640 feet Ride Designer Arthur Looff Ride Location Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz, California