Giant Dipper Rollercoaster

Giant Dipper Rollercoaster is a attraction Mission Beach San Diego located in United States.

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3146 Mission Blvd (at Belmont Park) San Diego , CA 92109 United States

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national landmark scenic views roller coasters thrill rides beach
HISTORY

The 2,600 ft. long coaster was built in 1925 in less than two months. It closed in 1976. The "Save the Coaster Committee" had it designated a National Landmark in 1987 and it reopened in 1990.

Robert Forto

Great classic coaster. A little jerky . Check out our podcast: Coaster Geeks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others.

Peter Bryan

historic roller coaster that is still a great thrilling ride ... and great views also!

Boxfire Press

A national landmark , it's the coaster is a fantastic picture spot just a block from Mission Beach .

Alexandra Beleche

It was amazing and the joy u can have fun on it so yea it was great

Walker Mellon

Hurts your butt like no other but it's a fun rollercoaster to go on once in a while

Peter Bryan

great historic roller coaster that is still a thrilling ride !

El Jefe

A Kickass ride..I highly recommend to ride it over n over...do it!! Just sayin

Nicki Escudero

Have some headache relief on-hand--this vintage coaster is a little jerky but a ton of fun!

Lisa Jania

Didn't find the coaster all that rough or thrilling . I'm a coaster counter though, and knocked another one off my list.

Mazda

Originally the idea of John D. Spreckels, the original coaster was built by a crew of 100 to 150 people in two weeks

Kristen

The oceanview!!! :)

Hollie Olson

Great time if you want to experience shaken baby syndrome. My brain still hurts!

Ricardo Gutierrez

Can't miss this SD landmark . Walk around the Dipper and take some good pics.

Kurt Wong

totally worth the $6. better at night!

Wesley

Go at night, and if you can time it with sea world fireworks you are a god!

Alexandra Beleche

The felling u get when ur going down

Javier Mendoza

Need an abortion? Ride this coaster

Marissa Rivera-Davis

Ride in the front!

Danelle Pitts

The best seat is the back, not the front

John K

Don't stand up!

Austin Westermann

Don't go on it if you have eaten recently, bad idea...

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