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. 

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