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Giant Dipper - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
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| Roller Coaster: | Giant Dipper |
| Amusement Park: | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz, California, USA) |
| Classification: | Roller Coaster |
| Type: | Wood - Sit Down |
| Status: | Operating since 5/17/1924 |
| Builder: | Arthur Looff |
| Designer: | Frank Prior, Fredrick Church |
| Maps: | Bing Maps (Satellite) · Google Maps (Satellite) |
| Cost: | $50,000 USD |
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| Length: | 2,640 ft | |
| Height: | 70 ft | |
| Drop: | 65 ft | |
| Inversions: | 0 | |
| Speed: | 55 mph | |
| Duration: | 1:52 | |
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| Trains: | 6 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
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| History: | Given National Historic Landmark status on February 27, 1987, as recognized by the US National Park Service. |
| Facts: | 1/2 mile long. Built in 47 days. |
| | Original fare for the half-mile ride was 15 cents for a one-ride ticket. |
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