The Giant Dipper, also known as the Mission Beach Roller Coaster and by other previous names, is a historical wooden roller coaster located at Belmont Park in the Mission Beach area of San …

More than 66 million visitors have experienced the Giant Dipper since it first opened in 1924. The classic wooden coaster can be seen in several movies including “Sudden Impact,” “The Lost …

The Giant Dipper Rollercoaster at Belmont Park in Mission Beach is a true icon of American amusement parks. Built in 1925, this wooden coaster has a rich history filled with ups and …

Feb 13, 2025 · As the Giant Dipper at San Diego's Belmont Park nears its 100th anniversary, this iconic wooden coaster from 1925 faces new scrutiny over its safety.

San Diego's Mission Beach neighborhood is renowned for its long stretches of sandy shores, easy-going ambiance, and classic Californian charm. Visitors can take a leisurely ride on the …

Giant Dipper is a wooden roller coaster located at Belmont Park in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California, USA. The ride was designed by Frank Prior and Frederick Church. Giant …

Jul 3, 2025 · And towering above it all is the Giant Dipper, a rollercoaster which carried its first riders a century ago. A young John Spreckels is shown in this historic, undated photo. But the …

Jul 1, 2025 · 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 …

May 16, 2024 · He arrives for work at 6 a.m. each morning to inspect California’s oldest surviving roller coaster, the Giant Dipper, a national landmark that’s arguably the most popular ride on …

Giant Dipper (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk), a historic roller coaster in Santa Cruz Giant Dipper (Belmont Park), a historic roller coaster in San Diego