SoCal Landmarks

SoCal Landmarks

A Photography Project

Belmont Park, San Diego, San Diego County

Giant Dipper Roller Coaster

The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster is only one of two remaining classic wooden roller coasters on the West Coast. It was originally built in 1925 and after years of use and troubles, it was finally saved by a group of local citizens. It received National Historic Landmark status in 1978. It was subsequently rebuilt in 1989-90 and currently operates daily among other attractions at Belmont Park in Mission Bay.

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San Diego, San Diego County
Images by Al Russell