Roller coasters have been thrilling riders for almost a century and a half at this point—and they've come a long way since the original wooden tracks that clattered and dipped. To celebrate this classic summer amusement, today is National Roller Coaster Day, and we've gathered up some of our favorite Instagram photos of people enjoying some of the area's classic coasters at amusement parks from Disneyland and Six Flags to the Santa Monica Pier and beyond.
Do you have a favorite SoCal roller coaster? Let us know below.