SkyGlider – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA

One of many Hopkins sky rides built around the country at fairs and amusement parks.
The north station.
Another view of the northern terminal.
The line is short with only four tall towers.
Tower 2.
The southern station.
One way ides are offered in both directions.
Another view of the southern station.
The highest section of the line.
T4-T5.
Looking south along the beach.
Side view of the north station.
The entire lift line.

6 thoughts on “SkyGlider – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, CA”

  2. Henry T January 6, 2021 / 1:45 pm

    Anyone know which terminals are the drive and tension on this?

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    • Bill December 25, 2021 / 6:40 pm

      South terminal is drive and tension
      I worked on this ride

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      • mcpusc September 11, 2022 / 4:49 pm

        by “south” do you mean “east”? the terminal closest to the rivermouth?

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  3. Ryan December 25, 2021 / 10:39 pm

    Roeblings/Hopkins are so cool! And even better along the ocean front

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  4. Justin McGowan May 10, 2022 / 4:14 pm

    What is the distance from the highest point of this ride to the ground below?

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