Ride The Giant Dipper At Belmont Park On National Roller Coaster Day

National Roller Coaster Day is August 16th, and it’s the perfect excuse to plan a trip to San Diego’s historic beachfront amusement park, Belmont Park, for thrilling speeds and picturesque ocean views on the iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster.

98 years of The Giant Dipper

From its wooden design to its spectacular views, the Giant Dipper is a San Diego landmark that takes you on a fun, ocean-view ride 75-feet up high with speeds up to 48mph, and has been the park’s main attraction for 98 years.

The wooden coaster is designated as a National Landmark, staying true to its original purpose; attracting both locals and travelers to San Diego’s beachfront boardwalk.

This San Diego icon was given a fresh look in the 90s after the community came together to repair the coaster. After $2 million and about three years of planning and building, the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster was restored, securing its status as an icon of the San Diego beachfront.

Special Pass Offer For National Roller Coaster Day

In honor of National Roller Coaster day, Belmont Park is offering Buy One Get One Free One Ride & Play Pass to enjoy an entire day of fun with unlimited access to all the rides at the park.

Other rides include Flip Out, a gondola-like ride that will flip you upside down multiple times using buttons you control for a new experience each time you ride; Beach Blaster, for daring riders looking to explore new heights with a swirling frenzy of excitement and dizzying upside-down sky views; and Zero Gravity, a drop tower ride showcasing rooftops above Belmont Park and thrilling drops as your ship loses zero gravity.

For more information about the Giant Dipper and Belmont Park, visit the website here and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

See you there, San Diego!