This summer, the Bay Area promises great fun for the whole family, whether the theme is jungle safari, Dora the Explorer, mini golf, bumper cars, or water rides. Children love none of these, the pleasures of the weekend.
California Great America
www.cagreatamerica.com
4701 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 988-1776.
Located at 4701 Great America Pkwy in Santa Clara, this park offers Planet Snoopy, KidzVille for s little ones, Boomerang Bay Beach Club water rides, Action Shows, and many amazing gravity rides like “Invert”, Vortex, FlightDeck, Delirium, FireFall, Demon, and more. We enjoyed this park a lot, especially the Xtreme Skyflyer, a hang gliding plus a skydiving ride that lifts you 153. feet above the ground, jump at a speed of 60 mph, while free falling 17 floors down! Kids will enjoy Dora and Diego shows, face painting, and many great restaurants. General admission for one day is only $32.50.
Happy Cavus Park
http://www.hhpz.org/
MCCC Center Road
San Jose, CA 95112
After renovations, this park added Lemur Woods Exhibit, more carousels, Puppet-theater, and rides for all kids. centuries My kids love Danny the Dragon, Keep-Around-Carousel, petting zoo, and meerkats. Membership to this park also includes discounted admission to over 400 zoos, aquariums, and science and technology museums (including the Oakland Zoo and San Francisco Zoo). General admission $12.
Gilroy Garden Theme Park
http://www.gilroygardens.org/
3050 Hecker Pass Hwy (Hwy 152)
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 840-7100
This is a beautiful park with a horticultural theme. Designed by Michael Bonfante to encourage appreciation of the natural world, this park features 21 rides, 27 attractions, 6 gardens and famous trees around the world. The front door price is $34.99.
Golfland
855 E. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
This park features two 18-hole golf courses and a golf course. For golf lovers and video hunters, this park will provide a fun and challenging setting to try to make it through the dragon’s mouth or through the cave! One golf game with 20 arcade credits is $13.99.
Malibu City Governor
http://www.malibugrandprix.com/site/Redwood/attractions.html
Turbo go-karts, miniature golf, a batting cage, a bumper car, and a game room – one Malibu grand prix It’s a place that combines fun with family fun! This is the city of Rubicunda. For Fremont residents, the LeMans Karting Center is at 45957 Hotchkiss Street. Individual slides are $5, bumper boats are $6.99, and miniature golf is $7.99.
Razing Waters Water Theme Park
http://www.rwsplash.com/
Most water parks won’t open until May (ie Prewett Family Water Park (in Antioch) is closed until May 28.). Raging Waters opens May 25 in San Jose. 2011 Season passes are just $42.99. Try Barracuda Blaster, Blue Thunder, Dragon’s Lake, Pirate’s Cove, and Immense River (but you must be at least 48″ tall).
Alameda Fair County
The fair runs from June 22 – July 10. It is located in Pleasanton at 4501 Pleasanton Avenue. It has a nice big roller coasters, elephant rides and shows. Check out their schedule for the upcoming season.
There are many great theme-based parks fun for the whole family. Check out any of the above if you get a chance!
