Violet Daubenbis and Harriet Welch (who married Harold Daubenbis) lounge on the sands in front of the Casino at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, circa 1910-1915. Perhaps in addition to enjoying the ...

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 ...