Giant Dipper Roller Coaster

California's largest wooden roller coaster sits just off the sand in Mission Beach's family-oriented Belmont Park. Read More

Posted on December 15, 2013. Brought to you by ezlocal.

This seaside amusement park was opened in 1925 by business tycoon John D. Spreckels. No, it wasn't quite the magnanimous gesture it seems; it was actually a real estate scheme to lure people to what was then a scarcely populated area. Today, Belmont Park's star attraction is the Giant Dipper roller coaster , one of two surviving fixtures from the original park and a registered National...

Posted on June 21, 2011. Brought to you by frommers.

Editorial Review

California's largest wooden roller coaster sits just off the sand in Mission Beach's family-oriented Belmont Park.

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on July 25, 2007. Brought to you by Citysearch.

A local landmark, the Giant Dipper is one of two surviving fixtures from the original Belmont Amusement Park (the other is The Plunge swimming pool). After sitting dormant for 15 years, the vintage wooden roller coaster, with more than 2,600 feet of track and 13 hills, underwent extensive restoration and reopened in 1990. If you're here with older kids, it's worth a stop, but adults may find...

Posted on May 12, 2007. Brought to you by frommers.

If you are looking for just pure enjoyment, I would highly recommend this park to you. I am sure that you would not get disappointed.

Posted by Betty W. on February 09, 2016. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Best entertainment for the price and nice on the beach.

Posted by Gina M. on July 21, 2014. Brought to you by cityvoter.

Really cool

Average Rating

60

To have a roller coaster right on the beach is pretty awesome and the only reason to ride it. The roller coaster itself is a compact wooden coaster that would probably never be large enough to fit in a real amusement park like six flags. It is 6 tickets ($6) to ride which made it something just to pass up....

Posted by knexster on June 17, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Exciting ride

Average Rating

80

Take the kids and give them a thrill. More to do here then just the roller coaster so you can make a day of it. Good value.

Posted by ldo96 on March 07, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

great restoration

Average Rating

80

Belmont seems tired and trite but the Giant Dipper hasn' t lost her charm. A great restoration has brought back the thrill from 80 years ago - free parking and 6 ticket price makes the nearly 2 minute ride worth the trip.

Posted by Robert M on March 05, 2013. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Since 2007, Pirates Of Belmont has been providing Tourist Information Bureau from San Diego.

Posted on March 24, 2016. Brought to you by dandb.

Giant Dipper Roller Coaster At Belmont Park can be found at Mission Blvd 3190. The following is offered: Amusement & Theme Parks. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In San Diego there are 13 other Amusement & Theme Parks. An overview can be found here.

Posted on May 29, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Giant Dipper Roller Coaster At Belmont Park is located at 3190 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA. This location is in the Mission Beach neighborhood. This business specializes in Amusement Parks.

Posted on April 30, 2015. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

This is San Diego's only shorefront amusement park and is the home to the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and Big Plunge. They have numerous other rides and games and provide old-fashioned amusement park fun for the whole family.

Posted on June 13, 2014. Brought to you by worldweb.

A vintage roller coaster with more than 2,600 feet of track and 13 hills.

Posted on October 13, 2012. Brought to you by tripadvisor.