SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- This day in 1924, the legendary Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster opened to guests at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk -- which was only 17 years old at that time. One ...

The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is turning 100 years old this week. The wooden roller coaster opened on May 17, 1924. It took 47 days to build, cost $50,000 and ...

The roller coaster in Belmont Park, along with the park itself has been through some good, and a lot of bad, times. But after a century, it stands stronger than ever. On a recent sunny day, between ...

SANTA CRUZ — People from all over California and beyond gathered at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Saturday morning to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the iconic Giant Dipper roller coaster.

SANTA CRUZ — The Boardwalk’s historic wooden roller coaster the Giant Dipper will celebrate its 100th year in operation this May and the milestone will be marked with some special events and ...

S1: Hey , there's San Diego. I'm Andrew Bracken in for Jade Hindman. San Diego's Belmont Park is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. We hear all about its history and why it remains a top local ...

Giant Dipper opening day, July 4th, 1925. (Photo courtesy of STC Collection) MISSION BEACH – Since it first roared to life on July 4, 1925, the Giant Dipper roller coaster has stood as a beloved icon ...

MISSION BEACH – Since it first roared to life on July 4, 1925, the Giant Dipper roller coaster has stood as a beloved icon of Belmont Park and Mission Beach’s coastline. Built in four weeks by the ...