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California's Great America

Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-988-1776
Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Santa Clara
3.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Traveler Description: California's Great America theme park is located in the city of Santa Clara, about an hour south of San Francisco and next to San Jose. The Park has... more »
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64 reviews from our community

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cadagility
california
Contributor
15 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

crowded, dirty, lots of smokers, food is overpriced, lines are long More

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H_Smith284
Sunnyvale, California
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5 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

Unfortunately, Great America is a place for teenagers to hang around. It is not pleasant for families with children to go there because of "bad language" the kids can hear More

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Rosalie M
San Jose, California
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012 NEW

This theme park has many exciting rides to offer for a variety of family fun. I would suggest your children should be a little older, so be able to ride all of the attractions. The shows were excellent as well. Plan to spend an entire day to enjoy the full benefit the park has to offer. More

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th_onthego
California, Bay Area
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16 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

little pricey but great way to kill a day with the kids and young adults. It's all about the rides. Keep a look out for special discounts before the season opens. Go early to avoid the crowds and lines. More

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travelmystic
San Francisco, California
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

Fun rides that most of my friends won't go on with me. More

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Nancy G
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

This park is a favorite among the young people I teach; I just dislike riding around in the machines and dislike the hubbub. No reflection on the park, which is a good amusement park for sure. More

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tobefree1
San Jose, California
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12 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

It smelled bad and was old. Over priced for what was there. More

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Jen S
San Francisco, California
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15 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

your typical amusement park. great for family and theres rides for all ages. but weekends have long lines. look for coupons More

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motoair1
San Jose, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

Really Dirty, not what it use to be!!! not much in the way of theme any more. More

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timlankins
Snowmass Village, CO
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

Waterslides, water rides, rollercoasters galore! A season pass is less than the price of two days visit. More

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