The park was originally developed by the Marriott Corporation and opened in 1976.
The Gold Striker wooden coaster reaches speeds of 53.7 miles per hour.
The park features the 'Flight Deck' coaster, which is an inverted design that provides a feet-dangling experience.
It is one of the few parks to have retained the classic 'Carousel Columbia,' a double-decker merry-go-round.
The park's location in Silicon Valley is adjacent to Levi's Stadium.
California's Great America is a 112-acre theme park in Santa Clara, California, featuring over 40 rides including high-speed roller coasters and the South Bay Shores water park. The park is home to RailBlazer, a single-rail steel roller coaster featuring a 90-degree drop and multiple inversions. Gold Striker, a wooden roller coaster known for its high-speed lateral g-forces, is also a primary attraction. The facility includes Planet Snoopy, a dedicated area for younger guests centered around the Peanuts comic strip characters. The park operates as a seasonal amusement venue with various live entertainment programs and seasonal festivals. It is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. The water park section, South Bay Shores, is included with standard park admission. The park integrates live performance venues, including the Great America Theater.
The upper level of the double-decker Carousel Columbia provides a panoramic view of the park's entrance and surroundings.
Download the park's official app to monitor real-time ride wait times.
Bring a swimsuit and a towel if you plan to visit the South Bay Shores water park area.
Wear comfortable, broken-in walking shoes as the park covers significant acreage.
Attempting to visit during major holiday weekends without checking capacity alerts, as the park can reach full attendance.
The park operates on a seasonal schedule, typically closing during mid-week days in the off-season and expanding to daily operations during summer months.
Shirts and shoes are required at all times; swimwear is restricted to the water park area only.
