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California Theme Parks

Has it been awhile since you experienced the world upside-down at 70mph? When was the last time you stuffed yourself full of cotton candy or won a giant stuffed teddy bear? Amusement parks are a great way to delight in pure unadulterated fun. Whether you want to marvel at Shamu, display your skills with a bumper car or ride a giant roller coaster with the kids, you are sure to have a great time. UpTake can help you locate the closest theme parks in . So, grab your camera and get ready for an adventure!

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9. Santa Monica Theme Parks

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Belmont Park

AVERAGE RATING

27+ reviews
from 3 sources

Epinions.com		7+ reviews
Yelp		11+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		5+ reviews

The Giant Dipper Roller Coaster is a magnificant ride, it is located on beachfront property in Mission Beach surrounded with other rides and gift shops. It's a place where I can take my other half to enjoy... more on TripAdvisor

I live in San Diego and cant help to take the family... more on ThrillNetwork.com

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Nickel City

AVERAGE RATING

26+ reviews
from 1 sources

Yelp

26+ reviews

Last time I was here, I played Bust a Move, Puzzle Fighter, Time Crisis 3, and... more on Yelp

Once I got here at 10:00pm on a Saturday night, I knew the rest of the night was... more on Yelp

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Raging Waters

AVERAGE RATING

35+ reviews
from 2 sources

Epinions.com		4+ reviews
Yelp		31+ reviews

This place is alright, not something I want to visit all the time. Sometimes the... more on Yelp

Raging Waters Water Theme Park at 2333 South White Road in San... more on OpenList.com

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Emerald Hills Golfland

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16+ reviews
from 1 sources

Yelp

16+ reviews

i gave it two stars because of my bfs addiction... more on Yelp

EDIT: I wouldn't suggest this place any more to anyone. What was good when... more on Yelp

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Waterworld USA

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7+ reviews
from 2 sources

Epinions.com		4+ reviews
Yelp		3+ reviews

This is my daughters experience. She and a friend went... more on Epinions.com

This park was very expensive - $24 admission per person. They do not allow you to bring a picnic lunch even though they have picnic grounds.... more on TripAdvisor

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Fairytale Town

AVERAGE RATING

46+ reviews
from 2 sources

Yelp		26+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		20+ reviews

I haven't been to Fairytale Town in forever! I love this place though and it is a... more on Yelp

The person who "went through the park in 5 mins" and then was bored must be from the fast food generation expecting instant gratification.... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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247+ reviews
from 3 sources

Epinions.com		26+ reviews
Yelp		200+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		21+ reviews

concessions-food available, alcohol permit... more

used to go here every summer when i was a kid/early teen have nothing but fond memories. it has been years but i look... more on Yahoo! Travel

Dropped my son off for a week at Nike Tennis Camp on Sunday, held at the UCSC campus.... more on Yelp

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Universal Studios Hollywood

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200+ reviews
from 3 sources

Yelp		126+ reviews
Epinions.com		61+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		10+ reviews

concessions-food available, gift shop, whe... more

There was little for children under ten to do, not many rides accomodated... more on Yahoo! Travel

...entertaining, if somewhat dated tour...they'll like the stunt show and... more on Amazon.com

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Knott's Berry Farm

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195+ reviews
from 3 sources

Yelp		86+ reviews
Epinions.com		69+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel		29+ reviews

concessions-food available, gift shop, whe... more

If you have ever visited Disneyland, Seaworld or Legoland, you will be sorely disappointed... more on Epinions.com

We took our family here to celebrate our son's fifth birthday. We go to Disneyland twice a year, but decided we needed a change. We will definitely be including Knott's as a future destination. It's also a lot cheaper for admission since discount ... more on TripAdvisor