Theme Parks in California
Owned by Cedar Fair, Great America is located in Santa Clara. They have lots of big, fast roller coasters and a water play area inside the park.
Disneyland Resort includes its namesake theme park, Disney's California Adventure and Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment area.
A visitor's guide to California's newest theme park. This place is great for families with younger children!
America's first themed amusement park is still going strong.
Use this guide to plan a visit to Legoland, a theme park designed for kids 2 to 12, with some awesome Lego creations and plenty of gentle rides and activities for the younger set.
In Santa Monica, it's the only west coast amusement park on a pier. Enjoy the antique carousel.
Go on safari without leaving San Diego. This guide includes hints for a smooth visit and cost control.
This visitor's guide to the zoo includes information about the exhibits and tips for a good visit.
The only major seaside amusement park in the Western United States.
A guide to Sea World. Includes when to go and tips for saving money and making the most of your visit.
Once upon a time, this theme park north of San Francisco (in Vallejo) was called Marine World and it still retains some of its ocean-themed attractions, alongside a bunch of really scary-looking roller coasters.
A tropical-themed park near Magic Mountain.
A guide to the Six Flags park just outside of Los Angeles, full of extreme roller coasters and other fun rides.
Movie-themed park with lots of rides and a studio tour. Universal Citywalk is next door.