California's Great America

California's Great America

California's Great America is a 100-acre (40 ha) amusement park located in Santa Clara, California. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, it originally opened as Great America in 1976 as one of two parks built and operated by the Marriott Corporation.

The park has appeared in 1994 films Beverly Hills Cop III and Getting Even with Dad and features over 40 rides and attractions. One of its most notable attractions, Gold Striker, has been featured as a top-ranked wooden roller coaster in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication.

Location

4701 Great America Parkkway
Santa Clara, California
USA

Getting There

California's Great America is an amusement park located in Santa Clara, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: You can reach the park by car via several major highways, including US-101, I-280, and I-880. The park is located off the Great America Parkway exit of CA-237.

By public transportation: You can also reach the park by taking public transportation. The VTA light rail system has a station at the park entrance, and several bus routes serve the park as well.

By rideshare: You can use ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft to get to the park.

It's important to note that parking at California's Great America can be expensive, and it's recommended to use public transportation or ridesharing services if possible. Additionally, the park can get crowded on weekends and holidays, and it's recommended to check the park's hours of operation and plan your visit accordingly.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in California that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.