(NEW) Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: January 19th, 2011 Update
|
|
|

68 viewsThe famous Giant Dipper fan turn.
|
|

68 viewsHere you can see some of the steel track recently replaced during the annual two week rehab.
|
|

53 viewsOf all the California coasters, the Giant Dipper is one of the most easily photogenic.
|
|

56 viewsAnother “classic” shot of the Dipper’s fan turn.
|
|

55 views87 years old and still thrilling!
|
|

77 viewsThe unique, curved station of the Dipper offers opportunities for bonding with fellow guests.
|
|

41 viewsThe Giant Dipper was named a National Historic Landmark in 1987, because it is: “...an icon of ideals that shaped the nation and places characterizing a way of life” according to the NHP website.
|
|

41 viewsThe Looff Carousel was named a National Historic Landmark in 1987, because it is: “...an icon of ideals that shaped the nation and places characterizing a way of life” according to the NHP website.
|
|

40 viewsThe ornate detail was not left just to the carousel. Even the building the ride is housed in was given the artisan treatment.
|
|
|
|