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.
One Day General Admission from $41.99
California’s Great America’s Tricks and Treats save $28.00 per ticket!
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.
Boomerang Bay Water Park California’s Great America
Boomerang Bay Water Park is open during the summer and is a great place to cool off for the whole family. Great America’s Halloween Haunt runs the last week in September through October. All tickets include admission to Boomerang Bay water park.
Planet Snoopy and Kidzville
For the younger set, there is Planet Snoopy and Kidzville, full of rides perfect for children up to about age 12. Live stage productions entertain guests all day and are an excellent way e to relax between rides. All tickets include admission to Boomerang 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.
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