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.

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 ...

The angles and lines from multiple rides, including the Sea Swings and the Giant Dipper, converge in this view of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. According to the official website, “The Boardwalk’s ...

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