California’s Great America



Theme Park:California's Great America (since 2008)
Great America (2007)
Paramount's Great America (1993 - 2006)
Great America (1985 - 1992)
Marriott's Great America (1976 - 1984)
Address:4701 Great America Pkwy
95054 Santa Clara
https://www.cagreatamerica.com/
Operated by:Six Flags

California’s Great America located in the heart of Silicon Valley, has been a Northern California favorite since opening in 1976. Just minutes from downtown San José, the park combines an impressive collection of roller coasters with family attractions, live entertainment and the South Bay Shores water park, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike.

Among the park’s best-known attractions are Gold Striker, RailBlazer and Flight Deck, but they are only part of a much broader attraction lineup. From family rides and classic attractions to thrill rides and the South Bay Shores water park, California’s Great America offers a balanced mix of experiences that easily fills an entire day.

Whether you’re visiting for the roller coasters, spending the day with family or cooling off at South Bay Shores, California’s Great America offers enough attractions to comfortably fill an entire day.

Fun Fact: The park was featured in Beverly Hills Cop III. 

 
Reviews

A visit to California’s Great America

 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Demon

A classic Arrow looping coaster

 


 

Flight Deck

The intense flight

 


 

Gold Striker

A modern GCI wooden coaster

 


 

Patriot

A fun looping coaster

 


 

Psycho Mouse

A slightly different Wild Mouse

 


 

Railblazer

An intense adventure ride

 


Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk


Theme Park:Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (since 1907)
Address:400 Beach St
95060 Santa Cruz
https://beachboardwalk.com/
Operated by:Santa Cruz Seaside Company

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a seaside amusement park located in Santa Cruz, California right next to the Pacific Ocean. The park is famous for its 100 year old wooden roller coaster Giant Dipper.

 
 
 

Highlights of the Amusement Park

 




 

Giant Dipper

A true classic

 


 

Rock-O-Plane

The interactive looping ride

 


 

Undertow

A fun spinning coaster

 


SeaWorld San Diego



Theme Park:Sea World San Diego (since 1964)
Address:500 Sea World Dr.
92109 San Diego
https://seaworld.com/san-diego/
Operated by:United Parks & Resorts

SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego, California is the oldest of the American SeaWorld Parks. The park was founded in 1964 and is famous for its marine animal shows. The animal and theme park offers a great number of rides, stunning shows and numerous animal enclosures to experience.

 
 
 

Highlights of the Sea Mammal Amusement Park

 




 

Arctic Rescue

The awesome family launch coaster

 


 

Electric Eel

The Sky Rocket

 


 

Emperor

The dive coaster

 


 

Journey to Atlantis

A great water coaster

 


 

Manta

Flying through the park

 


 

Shipwreck Rapids

A great rapids adventure