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
Giant Dipper Fun, 1935
This picture was taken of my mom Florence when she was in her early 20’s. Just a day at the beach with her Italian friends and family in front of
3rd & 4th Generation Giant Dipper riders, 2018
My son Jake and granddaughter Emma. Her first time on the Giant Dipper. He couldn’t wait until she was tall enough. 50″ I was the same way with him.
Giant Dipper and Mothers Day Brunch, 1995
Back in 1994 I was 9 years old and my family did the Mother’s Day brunch at the Coconut Grove! The whole crew was there, grandparents and all my cousins.
A Wild Ride on the Giant Dipper, 1965
My Dad William (Bill Alvarez) worked at the Boardwalk for many, many years as a second job. He and Claude worked on the Merry Go Round. One day when my
Giant Dipper, 2006
As a coaster enthusiast and an artist, I decided to capture one of my top coasters.
Giant Dipper, 1950
This is a picture of the Giant Dipper taken in the 1950s. The station wall is quite different from what you see today.
Riding the Giant Dipper, 1969
My family used to go to the boardwalk every summer and spend the day. We lived a couple hours away. We would get there early and go on rides all
The Giant Dipper, 1984
I was 14 and had never ridden the Giant Dipper. I was nervous, but was going to go through with it. That was the best choice I had made in
First Ride on the Giant Dipper, 2004
I went to a birthday party at the Boardwalk when I was six years old. When I first saw the Giant Dipper I said “No way.” Then I was in
