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California Theme Parks
and area lodging

Welcome to our California Theme Parks page.

Here we feature all the famous family fun filled parks and the nearby accommodations for each area. Feel free to review and enjoy.

Your California Theme Parks in the Anaheim area are:

1. Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure theme park.

1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802

Immerse yourself in a magical festival of shows, parades and attractions celebrating California's storied past and future. read more at: Park website

2. Knott’s Berry Farm

8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park CA. 90620. Phone: (714) 220-5200

There Slogan 'America's 1st Theme Park' stems from almost a 90-year legacy in the United States. The park is 160 acres and about 40 to choose from. Find out more at: Park website

3.Knott's Soak City Orange County

8039 Beach Boulevard Buena Park, CA 90620 Phone: (714) 220-5200

a 13-acre water park located across the street from Knott's Berry Farm theme park. Read more at: Park Website

4. Adventure City

1238 S. Beach Blvd Anaheim Ca. Phone: (714) 236-9300 (about 2 miles south of Knott’s Berry Farm)

They have ten fun filled rides for the whole family, a petting zoo and more. How much more visit the : Park website

5. Boomers

16800 Magnolia Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Phone: (714) 842-1111.

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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Anaheim Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the San Francisco area are:

1. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone (831) 423-5590

Ride the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster and enjoy our spectacular beachfront setting on beautiful Monterey Bay. Read more at: Park website

2. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

1001 Fairgrounds Dr. Vallejo, CA 94589. Phone :(707) 643-6722 for recorded information

Park opens Early March through early January, It consists of 140 acres with a total of 45 Rides, 8 are roller coasters and 2 are water rides. for more about this park visit the: Park website

3. California Great America

2401 Agnew Road. Santa Clara, 95054. Phone: 408-988-1776

Open March through October, this 364 acre park features 55 total rides with 8 being roller coasters and 3 water rides. Read more at: Park website

4. Gilroy Gardens

3050 Hecker Pass Hwy (Hwy 152), Gilroy, CA 95020. Phone: (408) 840-7100

Gilroy Gardens, a non-profit organization, is California's only horticultural theme park designed for families with young children and garden lovers featuring 21 rides, 27 attractions, 6 majestic gardens and the world famous Circus Trees. Attractions are designed to educate guests and foster a greater appreciation of the natural world and man's ability to shape it. Read more at: Park website

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San Francisco Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Los Angeles area are:

1. Universal Studios Hollywood

100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. Phone :(818) 622- 6836

Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio in Universal City, California, and is the original Universal Studios theme park. Woody Woodpecker is the mascot for Universal Studios Hollywood and the rest of the Universal Studios Theme Parks. For more about this park visit the: Park website

2. Boomers

4215 Bangs Avenue, Modesto, CA 95356. Phone: (209) 545-5248.

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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Los Angeles Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Newport Beach area are :

1. Balboa Fun Zone

They are Located on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach at 600 E. Bay Ave. Balboa, CA 92661. Phone: (949) 673-0408.

Being one of Southern California's oldest coastal amusement areas, they boast that this is Quite possibly the best Ferris Wheel ride you will ever take with all the Beautiful views of Newport Harbor and the Pacific Ocean. Find out more visit the:Park website

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Your California Theme Parks in the San Diego area are:

1. SeaWorld adventure park

500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego CA, 92109. Phone: 1-800-257-4268.

SeaWorld San Diego is one of the world's premier marine adventure parks with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Read more from :Park website

2.Knott's Soak City San Diego

2052 Entertainment Circle Chula Vista, CA 91911 Phone: (619) 661-7373

The surf's up at Knott's Soak City San Diego the largest water park in the area. Sporting a theme of surf woodies and long boards, this 33 acre water park features 24 water slides and attractions.Read more at:Park Website

3. Belmont Park

3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109. Phone: (858) 228-WAVE (9283) San Diego's premiere beachfront amusement center welcomes you. Offering everything from rides and games to shops and oceanfront restaurants--Something for the entire family! Find out more visit the: Park website

4. Boomers

6999 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92111. Phone: (858) 560-4212.

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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San Diego Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Fresno area are:

1.Blackbeard’s Family Fun Center

4055 North Chestnut Diagonal Fresno, CA 93726. Phone: (559)-292-9000

Park website

2. Boomers

7354 N. Abby Street, Fresno, CA 93720. Phone: (559) 432-9684>

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

3.Rotary Playland

890 W. Belmont Ave. Fresno, CA 93728 Phone: (559) 264-2235

Located on the 90-acre Roeding Park grounds is Rotary Playland a small amusement ride park that operates daily from March 15 through October 15. Read more at:Park Website

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Fresno Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Upland area are:

1. Boomers

1500 W. 7 Th St. Upland, CA 92708. Phone: 909-981-5251

Great family fun is here, batting cages, bumper boats, go-carts, golf and more. Visit the: Park website

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Upland Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Riverside area are:

1. Castle Park

3500 Polk Street. Riverside, California 92505. Phone: (951) 785-3000

Castle Park has the perfect blend of charm and fun for any type of group outing! This beautifully maintained park has the feel of an old fashioned amusement park with 35 rides and attractions. Read more at: Park website

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Riverside Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Oakland area are:

1. Children’s Fairyland

699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. Phone :(510) 238-6876

This ia a ten acre outdoor park in which children's literature is brought to life through fairy tale exhibits, storyboards, and animals. Read more at: Park website

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Oakland Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Carlsbad area are:

1. Legoland California

One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Phone: (760) 918-5346

Here at Legoland everyone in the family becomes a hero on our more than 50 super rides, shows and attractions! There's fun for everyone, including even the youngest guest. Read more at: Park website

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Carlsbad Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Santa Monica area are:

1. Pacific Park

380 Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica, CA 90401-3128. Phone: (310) 260-8744

Located on the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park is the family place to play! It's the West Coast's only amusement park located on a pier. Read more at: Park website

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Santa Monica Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Sacramento area are :

1. Scandia Fun Center

5070 Hillsdale Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95842 Phone:(916)331-5757

Sacramento was the first Scandia ever built, followed by Fairfield, Las Vegas, Victorville, and Ontario. We feature 2 award winning miniature golf courses that play through ponds, streams, fountains and beautiful gardens. Both of our 18 hole courses include a number of obstacles for you to overcome, Read more at:Park Website

2.Funderland

1350 17th Ave Sacramento, CA 95822 Phone: (916) 456-0115

Funderland is a small-scale, amusement park in Sacramento that is especially for children. The park offers a roller coaster, steam train, airplane ride, antique cars, carousel and log flume. Admission to Funderland Amusement Park is free. Read more at:Park Website

3. Raging Waters

1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815. Phone: (916) 924-3747

see details at the: Park website

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Sacramento Lodging options

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Raging Waters 111 Raging Waters Drive, San Dimas, CA 91773. Phone: 909-802-2200

see details at: Park website

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San Dimas Lodging options

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Raging Waters 2333 South White Road San Jose, CA 95148. Phone: (408) 238-9900

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San Jose Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Valencia area are:

1. Six Flags Magic Mountain

26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355. Phone: (661) 255-4100.

Park is open Year-round, built on 260 acres with over 100 Rides, for more information visit the: Park website

2.Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles

26101 Magic Mountain Parkway Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: (661) 255-4100 (818) 367-5965

Located next door to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, this is the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. This tropical themed waterpark offers more than 23 water slides and attractions for all ages. Read more at:Park Website

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Valencia Lodging options

If you are visiting the City of Industry area your fun is at:

1. Speed Zone

17871 Castleton St. City of Industry, CA 91748. Phone: 626-913-9663

Get behind the wheel on one of 4 Racing Tracks including Real Dragsters that take you from 0 to 70 in 3.5 seconds. Find out more at the: Park website

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City of Industry Lodging options

Your California Theme Parks in the Irvine area are:

1. Wild Rivers

8770 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618. PHONE: (949) 788-0808

Wild Rivers is the perfect place to have a full day of fun cooling off from the summer heat. We are closer than you think. The park is 40 minutes from downtown Los Angeles and just yards away from the 405 freeway where the 5 meets the 405 in Irvine. 25 fun filled rides wait, for more about this park visit there: Park website

2. Boomers

3405 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 at Harvard. Phone (949) 559-8336.

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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Irvine Lodging options

If you are visiting the El Cajon area your fun is at:

1.Boomers

1155 Graves Ave. El Cajon, CA 92021. Phone: (619) 593-1155

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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El Cajon Lodging options

If you are visiting the Livermore area your fun is at:

1. Boomers

2400 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore, CA 94550. Phone: (925) 447-7275

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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Livermore Lodging options

If you are visiting the Palm Springs area your fun is at:

1.Knott's Soak City Palm Springs

1500 S. Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 327-0499

The only waterpark in Palm Springs, Knott's Soak City is a 21-acre oasis sporting a 1950s Southern California beach theme. Knott's Soak City features 22 water rides and attractions, including a wave pool and lazy river. Read more at: Park Website

2. Boomers

67-700 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City, CA 92234. Phone: (760) 770-7522.

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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Palm Springs Lodging options

If you are visiting the Santa Maria area your fun is at:

1. Boomers

2250 N. Preisker Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93458. Phone: (805) 928-4942.

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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Santa Maria Lodging options

If you are visiting the Vista area your fun is at:

1. Boomers

1525 W. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083. Phone: (760) 945-9474.

Park is open 7 days a week, never an admission and always free parking. For more information visit the : Park Website

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Vista Lodging options

If you are visiting the Lodi area your fun is at:

1.Funderwoods

11793 Micke Grove Road Lodi, CA 95240 Phone: (209) 369-5437

Funderwoods is a traditional amusement park with a dozen rides and attractions specifically for families, including a junior coaster. The park is open weekends February through November, daily June through August. Sorry no website.

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Lodi Lodging options

If you are visiting the Vacaville area your fun is at:

1.Nut Tree Family Park

1681 E Monte Vista Ave Vacaville, CA 95688 Phone: (888) 448-6411

The park dates back to a fruit stand in 1921. In October 2006, the 80-acre park returns with some of its original attractions like the Nut Tree Railroad that transports guests through a botanical garden. The Family Ride Park for children features the historic Nut Tree hobbyhorse rocking beside newer rides like a junior roller coaster and bumper cars. Read more at:Park Website

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vacaville Lodging options

If you are visiting the Redlands area your fun is at:

1.Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom

1100 California Street Redlands, CA 92374 Phone: (909) 335-7275

Pharaoh's features over 20 acres of attractions includinga large waterpark, four miniature golf courses, three go-kart tracks, laser tag arena, and indoor arcade. In September 2006, Pharaoh's permanently closed the midway ride park and skycoaster. The water park operates seasonally, but the rest of the complex is open year-round. Read more at:Park Website

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Redlands Lodging options

If you are visiting the Concord area your fun is at:

1.Pixieland Park

2740 East Olivera Road Concord, CA 94519 Phone: (925) 689-8841

Pixieland Amusement Park has been providing fun and enchantment for generations of children in the Bay Area for over 50 years. Read more at:Park Website

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Concord Lodging options

If you are visiting the Ontario area your fun is at:

1.Scandia Fun Center

1155 South Wanamaker Avenue Ontario, CA 91761 Phone: (909) 390-3092

Read more at:Park Website

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Ontario Lodging options

If you are visiting the Victorville area your fun is at:

1.Scandia Fun Center

12627 MARIPOSA RD. Victorville, CA 92395 Phone: 760-241-4007

Read more at:Park Website

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Victorville Lodging options

If you are visiting the Lake Tahoe area your fun is at:

1.Tahoe Amusement Park

2401 Lake Tahoe Blvd South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone: (530) 541-1300

This is an old-fashioned family amusement park for children of all ages from 2-92! The only amusement park in all of Lake Tahoe, this park has been showing locals and tourists a good time for 31 years. Open from May to October, there is no admission charge to enter the park, but rides require tickets. Rides include: Super Slide, Trolley, Tilt-A-Whirl, Carousel, Roller Coaster, Paratrooper, Miniature Train, Willie the Whale and Kid Karts. They also have Go Karts for kids age 10+ and adults. Sorry no website.

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South Lake Tahoe Lodging options

If you are visiting the Sonoma area your fun is at:

1.Train Town

20264 Broadway Sonoma, CA 95476 Phone: (707) 938-3912

Whether you're an over-sophisticated or under-sophisticated train enthusiast, make tracks to Sonoma TrainTown and spend a day in the heart of Wine Country riding on "grand" scale trains. This is a one-and-one-quarter-mile scale railroad adventure with narrow-gauge train replicas of those back in the good ol’ days. Read more at:Park Website

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Sonoma Lodging options

If you are visiting the Olympic Valley area your fun is at:

1. Squaw Valley Adventure Center

205 Alpine Meadows Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 Phone:(530) 583-7673

We conduct adventure activities and custom design adventure programs centered around our spectacular natural classroom. Our activities include Miniature Golf, a Ropes Course, Skyjump Bungee Trampoline, and Climbing Wall. Read more at:Park Website

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Olympic valley Lodging options

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