Memorable Celebration, 2024
It was closing time at the 100th Birthday Party for the Giant Dipper, and the massive turnout was not ready to go home!
Wedding ride, 1992
After our wedding reception at the Cocoanut Grove, our wedding party rode the Giant Dipper.
The Old Dark Ride from the 60’s
Hello: I loved the “Laf in the Dark” ride. I don’t quite remember its name. I do remember lots of black light paint and a bus with monster heads in
Finally!, 1950
I was always afraid to ride the Giant Dipper as a teenager. I would tell my date “oh I’ve ridden that many times, let’s go to the merry-go-round.” When I
Dipper Operator, 1977
I worked at the Boardwalk for two seasons. That’s when we worked split shifts day and night for the summer. I made my way up to operating the Dipper and
Beautiful Sky, 2024
So many amazing memories growing up in the Bay Area and coming here as a kid. To now bringing my own family here and exploring all the fun areas. The
A family day at Santa Cruz, 2019
My granddaughter and I rode several of the rides together but the one ride that stands out in my mind is the Giant Dipper. Before leaving we enjoyed some ice
Early days of the Giant Dipper, 1936
My husband Ron Harmon and his little brother Glynn Harmon enjoying a day at Santa Cruz with the Giant Dipper in the background…1936. Ron would be 91 years old if
From Fear to Joy, 1944
When I was about 4, I remember crying when my mother rode the roller coaster. It was night and the noise was overwhelming. That fear stayed with me for years–we
Giant Dipper 100th Anniversary Fan Art, 2024
I have drawn some art of me and my friend’s oc’s riding the Giant Dipper on its 100th anniversary. I’m super proud of it and I wanted to share it
Giant Dipper Tradition, 2021
I have been riding the Giant Dipper since my teens – back in the 1950’s. I have made it a tradition to take each one of my children and then
Mom Sent it Back, 2017
Friday night concerts on the beach were a regular thing. Driving out from Central CA, sometimes solo, sometimes with friends/family. For years, I took beach balls to toss out, and
Rocking and Rolling, 2023
This was me and my partner having fun on the rock and roll before it’s official shutdown. We miss it.
Bathing beauty, 1946
This is my “Aunt,” Beverly (Hill) Nornschild Clark, circa 1946. Shortly after the end of WWII when she was 18 or 19. She lives in Salinas now (age 95) from
Battle of the Bands, 1964, 1964
I was a member of the band, The Pendeltons in 1964 and participated in the Battle of the Bands that year. We won that year and celebrated at the Boardwalk.
Perfect Moment, 2024
Visiting the iconic Boardwalk, enjoying the amenities, retail and natural beauty.
