6/10/2007
6/10/2007
4/17/2009
4/17/2009
Landmark information
- Location:
3190 Mission Boulevard, San Diego - Plaque:
No Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
6/10/2007 - Date Most Recently Visited:
4/17/2009 - GPS Coordinates:
N 32 46.268, W 117 15.108 - Other Designations:
National Historic Landmark
National Register of Historic Places
About this landmark
From the state:
The 1925 Giant Dipper Roller Coaster (or “Earthquake”) is a large wooden roller coaster, and its highest “hills” reach a height of 75 feet. It is one of only two large wooden scaffolded roller coasters remaining on the West Coast. The Giant Dipper was designed by noted coaster builders Prior and Church. It is the prime survivor and most visible symbol of the Mission Beach Amusement Center. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987.