10/11/2006

California Roller Coasters

Ride the Big Dipper in Santa Cruz

The West Coast’s only major seaside amusement park, located on a mile-long beach between Monterey and San Francisco, the Santa Cruz each Boardwalk is your ADMISSION-FREE hot spot for beach vibes and classic rides! More than 50 million riders have experienced the breathtaking excitement of the Giant Dipper, a classic wooden roller coaster, since it first opened in 1924. The Giant Dipper can be seen in several movies, among them, "Sudden Impact," 'The Lost Boys," and Dangerous Minds!" Check out the comments for more California Roller Coasters and other Rides Or Click to Add your own recommendation