Family travelers seeking the thrill of a theme park must put Buena Park, in Southern California, on their list — the fun never ends in this city nearby Disneyland and so much more.
Knott’s Berry Farm
California’s first theme park brings a touch of the Old West to high-speed thrills. Knott’s Berry Farm boasts more than 40 rides and attractions, like the inversions on Silver Bullet, the vertical drop of HangTime and the splashes of Timber Mountain Log Ride. Camp Snoopy adds to the fun for the little ones and seasonal events include Knott’s Scary Farm, Boysenberry Festival and Knott’s Summer Nights.
Knott’s Soak City © Visit Buena Park
Disneyland Resort
Located just 5 miles from Buena Park, Disneyland Resort brings the magic with two parks — Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. The Genie+ pass helps you skip long lines and fireworks shows, parades and more make for a truly magical day.
Knott’s Soak City Waterpark
Open seasonally, Knott’s Soak City is a 15-acre waterpark with 23 water slides, a 750,000-gallon wave pool and a lazy river. Gremmie Lagoon, a kid-friendly area with miniature slides and interactive water features, is perfect for the littlest travelers. Thrill-seekers, on the other hand, can take on the 63-foot drop of Old Man Falls.
Courtyard by Marriott Buena Park © Visit Buena Park
Family travelers will find more to do in Buena Park than just theme parks, especially along Beach Boulevard Club. Fun, interactive dining shows can be found at Pirates Dinner Adventure and Medieval Times. Buena Park also offers a wide range of family-friendly and budget-conscious hotels, including Knott’s Hotel, DoubleTree, Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott Buena Park and Hilton Buena Park.
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