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The Lost Boys

Giant Dipper

Santa Cruz · United States  ·  Aerial views of the boardwalk

The Lost Boys filmed at Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz. The rollercoaster shows up in the film's sweeping aerial views of the seafront funfair.

Where to go

36.9647, -122.015

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Lost Boys (1987)
On screen
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In real life
Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Lost Boys film at Giant Dipper?
At 36.9647, -122.015 in Santa Cruz. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Giant Dipper?
Open to the public, ticketed.
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