Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz

Name: Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster
Address: Santa Cruz, United States

#26 among attractions in Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster

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Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz

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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. They were listed as a pair as a National Historic Landmark in 1987. ()

Built: 1911 (113 years ago)Area: 24 acres (0.0375 mi²)Coordinates: 36°57'53"N, 122°0'58"W

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Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkSanta Cruz United States

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Day trips

Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Giant Dipper, Undertow Roller Coaster.

~310 ftW
Amusement park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
2 min walk • The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 1907, it is California's oldest surviving amusement park and one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Santa Cruz
28 min walk • The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum stands as a tribute to the rich history and vibrant culture of surfing in Santa Cruz, California. Nestled within the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse at Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive, this museum offers visitors a glimpse into over...
~290 ftE
Iconic 1924 wooden roller coaster
Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz
2 min walk • The Giant Dipper is a historic roller coaster located in the bustling seaside city of Santa Cruz, California. Built in 1924, this wooden coaster is a beloved landmark within the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park.
~590 ftW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz
3 min walk • Undertow is a steel spinning roller coaster at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The ride was built by Maurer Söhne and is the only spinning roller coaster in Northern California.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Mission, State park
Mission Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
29 min walk • Mission Santa Cruz was a Spanish mission founded by the Franciscan order in present-day Santa Cruz, California.
1.1 miSW
Watersports, Surf spot, Swimming pool
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
27 min walk • Steamer Lane is a famous surfing location in Santa Cruz, California. It is just off a point on the side of cliffs in the West Cliff residential area near downtown Santa Cruz, providing easy access and a good vantage point for viewing.
0.8 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Santa Cruz Breakwater Light, Santa Cruz
21 min walk • Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse, is a lighthouse in California, United States, in the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor in Santa Cruz, California.
0.9 miE
Marina, Sailing
Small Craft Harbor, Santa Cruz
22 min walk • The Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor is situated in Santa Cruz, California, on the site of the former Woods Lagoon. Built in 1962–1963, its public use specializes in boating and extracurricular marine activities for the local community and visitors.
~1750 ftE
36°57'52"N • 122°0'36"W
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz
9 min walk • Museum, Natural history museum, History museum
0.7 miE
Yacht club, Sailing
Santa Cruz Yacht Club, Santa Cruz
19 min walk • The Santa Cruz Yacht Club is a yacht club founded in 1928 and is the oldest, and currently the only, yacht club in Santa Cruz, California.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
25 min walk • The Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium is an event and convention venue located in downtown Santa Cruz, California. It is owned by the City of Santa Cruz and is located at 307 Church Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster?

Nearby attractions include Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz (2 min walk), Undertow Roller Coaster, Santa Cruz (3 min walk), San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz (6 min walk), Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz (9 min walk).

How to get to Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster:

Train

Santa Cruz Boardwalk (2 min walk)

Bus

2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
3rd Street & Uhden Street • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)