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California’s Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara is the largest amusement park in northern California. Thrill rides here match or exceed theme parks in Southern California, including Six Flags. Great America is one hour from San Francisco and two hours from Sacramento.
Popular rides at California’s Great America Theme Park include Gold Striker, a colossal wood coaster, Flight Deck, the Demon, the Grizzly, and Vortex. Rip-Roaring Rapids is exhilarating, replicating a whitewater rafting trip, and Rail-Blazer, a single-rail steel coaster.
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Ways to Save at Great America
- Costco Great America Discount – Occasionally, Costco may offer discounted tickets for California’s Great America. Check your local store for information and details.
- Military Discounts – California’s Great America usually offers a Military Discount for Active duty, Veterans, and retired Military.
- Season tickets are a great way to save if you live within easy driving distance of California’s Great America Theme Park.
South Bay Water Park California’s Great America
South Bay Water Park is only open during the summer season. It is a great place for families to have fun and cool off. South Bay Shores Waterpark features a massive wave pool, tube body slides, raft slides for 2 and 4 persons, a lazy river, and splash areas for kids of all ages.
Great America’s Halloween Haunt
Great America’s Halloween Haunt takes place from the last week of September through October. All tickets purchased for the Halloween Haunt include admission to Boomerang Bay Water Park.
Planet Snoopy and Kidzville
Planet Snoopy and Kidzville are perfect for younger children up to 12, as they are full of rides that cater to their age group. Live stage productions are available throughout the day, providing an excellent way to relax between rides. Additionally, all tickets include entry to South Bay Water Park.
Food and Drink
Like most theme parks, no outside food, beverages, or coolers can be brought into California’s Great America. The park offers various dining places, from hot dogs to fried chicken. There are also plenty of places to eat nearby in Santa Clara.
Parking at Great America
Parking is $25 per vehicle. RV parking is $27 per vehicle. Accessible parking spaces are available, but space is limited. School bus parking is free.
Getting There
Cedar Fair also operates Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park and Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, CA. This is why you will see snoopy characters when you visit the theme park. California’s Great America Theme Park 4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, California. Website.
Visit the San Francisco Zoo
While adults interested in wildlife may find the San Francisco Zoo enjoyable, it is primarily designed to cater to children. The young ones will love the hands-on Children’s Zoo, the flock of pink flamingos, Grizzly Gulch, the giant anaconda, and the classic Little Puffer train ride.
Things to do with Kids in NorCal
Explore our family-friendly activities in Northern California, including children’s museums, train rides, zoos, science centers, playgrounds, and hiking trails.
Knott Scary Farm Tickets
If you plan a trip to Southern California with kids, consider adding Knott’s Berry Farm. California’s oldest and most affordable theme park is a great alternative to Disneyland.
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