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Formerly known as Marriott's Great America and Paramount's Great America, California’s Great America is a 100-acre amusement park in Santa Clara with a wealth of themed rides, rollercoasters, attractions, and games. The family-friendly park opened in 1976 and features over 40 rides and attractions, including the Gold Striker, one of the premium wooden roller coasters in the country, the Railblazer, and an inverted rollercoaster known as Flight Deck. Other attractions at the park include Boomerang Bay and a range of water-based rides and slides; Thunder Raceway; and Carousel Columbia. There are several food and drink concessions stands and modern restrooms.

4701 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Phone: 408-988-1776

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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