California Attractions

California attractions are listed below in alphabetical order.

Island Waterpark and Family Fun Village

The island-themed park is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day and includes the “Fantaseo Arcade“, “Lords of the Sea” mini golf and the “Cool Runnings and Rasta Racers” go-kart tracks.

It also includes the “Island Express” kiddie train, “Bahama Bounce House” and the “Calypso Carousel”.

Island Waterpark features over a dozen water attractions including the “Caribbean Cruse” lazy river and
boogie boarding at the “Caribbean Curl” wave pool.

Slides include the “Red Wave”, the “Bamboo Chutes” and the three slides of the “Shark Tank”. Also included are the “Natures Fury” and “The Drop Zone” slide complexes which house three different slides in each. Kids can enjoy the “Splash Away Bay” interactive water play area complete with a giant tipping bucket.

For more information on this California water park and amusement park, please contact:

Island Waterpark and Family Fun Village
6099 W Barstow Avenue
Fresno, CA 93723
559-277-680
www.islandwaterpark.com

Jurupa Swim Lagoon

For more information on this California water park, please contact:

Jurupa Swim Lagoon
11660 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92337
909-428-8360
www.fontana.org

Knott's Berry Farm

It is considered to be America's first theme park as well as one of the Top 10 most popular attractions in California.

This California theme park features more than 165 rides and attractions, live entertainment, historic exhibits, renowned restaurants and specialty shops.

It is divided into six distinctly themed areas listed below.

• Ghost Town is an 1880's California Boom Town complete with authentic buildings transported from mining towns throughout the West. It is considered to be the heart of Knott’s where guests can enjoy the Western Museum, pan for gold or take in a live show at the “Calico Saloon” or “Calico Square Stage”. Ghost Town is also home to one of the longest and tallest wooden coasters in the world, “GhostRider”, as well as the world's first log flume, “Timber Mountain Log Ride”. Other rides include the “Butterfield Stagecoach”, the “Calico Mine” and the “Ghost Town Calico Railroad”.

• Fiesta Village has a south-of-the-border flair where guests can listen to Mariachi bands or play video games in the “Casa Arcada”. This area features some classic carnival rides such as an antique carousel, the “Waveswinger” swings and the “Dragon Swing”. Roller coasters include the family favorite “Jaguar” and the seven-story loops of “Montezooma’s Revenge”.

• The Boardwalk has a seaside funpark theme with features like traditional Midway games, the “Buffalo Nickel Arcade” and the more modern “Lazer Invaders!” laser tag. Guests can also enjoy a big-satge production at the “Charles M. Schulz Theater”. It is home to several thrill rides that include the water thrill ride, “Perilous Plunge”, the 30-story drop of “Supreme Scream” and the “Boomerang”. Also located here is the “Xcelerator” which takes guests from 0-83 in 2.3 seconds and is rated as the world's best launch coaster.

• Camp Snoopy is a 6-acre area of this California theme park that is targeted towards younger guests and features more than 30 rides and attractions. It is the place to meet and greet Snoopy and the Peanuts gang and see their live stage show at the “Camp Snoopy Theater”. Features include the “Snoopy Bounce House” and a walk-through tour the “Peanuts Playhouse”.Guests can take to the road at the “Charlie Brown Speedway” and “Rocky Road Truckin’ Company” or take to the skies in the “Red Baron” airplane ride and “Flying Ace Balloon Race”. Some of the other rides include the coasters “Timberline Twister” and “Sierra Sidewinder”, the “Log Peeler” mini-scrambler and the “High Sierra Ferris Wheel”.

• Wild Water Wilderness is the nature themed area that features “Bigfoot Rapids” raft ride on California’s longest, man-made whitewater river. Guests can learn about local wildlife at the “Ranger Station” and enjoy the Native American storytelling adventure in the “Mystery Lodge”.

• Indian Trails celebrates the Native Americans of the Southwest and allows guests to experience authentic music, dances and foods. Guests can also purchase local arts and crafts at the Bottle House-Indian Trader and see authentic tipis and the world’s largest totem pole.

For more information on this California theme park, please contact:

Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-220-5200
www.knotts.com

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