Location: Anaheim, California Years Active: 2001 – Active Need a break from Disneyland’s fantasyland? Step into Downtown Disney District (DTD) – it’s the perfect spot for a chill, grown-up Disney experience. Live music, trendy shops, and a whole different energy await, minus those endless park queues. Yes, some spots in DTD might feel a bit touristy….
Location: Anaheim, California Years Active: 1955 – Active Disneyland is an amusement park in Anaheim, California, which opened in 1955. It is the only one designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney – likely the reason why it remains one of the most popular theme parks in California. This page is an archive of Disneyland maps and brochures…
Location: Anaheim, California Years Active: 2001 – Active Disney California Adventure Park, commonly referred to as California Adventure or by its acronym DCA, is a theme park located at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Parks, Experiences and Products division. The 72-acre park is themed after the history and culture of California, which celebrates the…
Location: San Jose, California Years Active: 1977 – Active Located in the heart of San Jose, California, Chuck E. Cheese’s has been a beloved family entertainment center since its opening on 1977. With its whimsical theme and captivating attractions, it has become a go-to destination for fun-loving families. Chuck E. Cheese’s offers a diverse range of…
Location: Riverside, California Years Active: 1976 – Active Castle Park, formerly Castle Amusement Park, is a 25-acre amusement park and family amusement center located in Riverside, California. The park utilizes a medieval “castle” theme and includes attractions such as a miniature golf course, arcade, and 22 amusement rides including two roller coasters such as Merlin’s Revenge, a junior rollercoaster, and Screamin’ Demon, a spinning Wild…
Location: Santa Clara, California Years Active: 1976 – Active California’s Great America, located in Santa Clara, CA, has been a vibrant amusement park since its opening in 1976. It’s become a San Francisco Bay Area icon, celebrating California’s spirit and diversity with thrilling rides, family attractions, and immersive entertainment. Roller coaster enthusiasts can enjoy “Gold Striker”…
Location: Los Angeles, California Years Active: 1954–1979 Busch Gardens is the name of two amusement parks in the United States, owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. The original park is in Tampa, Florida, and the second park is in Williamsburg, Virginia. There were also previously Busch Gardens parks in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California (1964–1979) and Houston, Texas (1971–1973). The “Busch Gardens” name was earlier used to refer to the gardens developed…
Location: Mountain View, California Years Active: 1945 – 1981 Arrow Flumes, a cherished water park in Mountain View, California, thrilled visitors for nearly three decades since its opening in 1953. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the park’s unique Old West theme transported guests to a bygone era of cowboys, saloons, and gold rushes. The…