California

Best Theme Parks in California

10 theme parks in California

Theme Parks across the USA for families.

Reviewed by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards

Belmont Park

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Belmont Park

San Diego, California

Ride classic coasters steps from the sand at San Diego's beachfront amusement park, open since 1925.

Disney California Adventure Park

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Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim, California

Disney's California park where Pixar and Hollywood worlds come to life next door to Disneyland.

Disneyland Park

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Disneyland Park

Anaheim, California

The original 1955 Disney park, where Sleeping Beauty Castle, themed lands, and nightly fireworks create the Happiest Place On Earth.

Knott's Berry Farm

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Knott's Berry Farm

Buena Park, California

Roar through an authentic 1800s Ghost Town and ride mammoth coasters near Anaheim.

LEGOLAND California Resort

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LEGOLAND California Resort

Carlsbad, California

A LEGO theme park, water park, and aquarium rolled into one multi-day Carlsbad resort.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz, California

A century-old beachfront amusement park where the wooden Giant Dipper still rattles above the Pacific.

Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park

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Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park

Santa Monica, California

An admission-free amusement park perched over the ocean on the famous Santa Monica Pier.

SeaWorld San Diego

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SeaWorld San Diego

San Diego, California

Meet orcas, dolphins, and sea lions, then plunge down Emperor, California's tallest and fastest dive coaster.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

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Six Flags Magic Mountain

Santa Clarita, California

Some of the tallest, fastest, and steepest roller coasters on the planet, plus a Looney Tunes land for the kids.

Universal Studios Hollywood

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Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal City, California

Race through SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and ride the famous Studio Tour in one LA park.