Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster

Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster On The Beach Boardwalk is a National Historic Landmark composed of two parts, a Looff carousel and the Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster, at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California, United States.

They are among the oldest surviving beachfront amusement park attractions on the west coast of the United States.

Early attractions included a natatorium, casino (in the old sense of the word, a place of entertainment), and a short railroad with hills.

Riders on the outside jumping horses can reach out and try to grab rings which then get tossed at the target which is a large clown's mouth.

The Giant Dipper is a classic wooden roller coaster, located astride the LeBrandt Avenue entrance to the park.

Brass ring dispenser and target on Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 's Looff Carousel in Santa Cruz, California . The ring dispenser is visible as a mechanical arm crossing to the upper left, where a rider is grabbing the ring
Roof of the Carousel