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California’s Great America

Santa Clara, California, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

6.9/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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View of California’s Great America in Santa Clara

Photo: California’s Great America

Before you choose

Is this your kind of day?

California's Great America earns its score through a varied coaster lineup in a useful Bay Area location. Gold Striker and RailBlazer give enthusiasts contrasting reasons to come, while families can shape a broader day. The value depends on the attractions your group will use and the complete cost of admission, parking and extras.

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Best suited to
Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.
Time to allow
Choose the pace that suits your group.
Before booking
Find tickets, opening times and ride details through the official links.
Fan score86%

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About California’s Great America

California's Great America gives Silicon Valley a day with a very different kind of momentum. In Santa Clara, its compact concentration of coasters makes a dedicated park visit possible without travelling far into the countryside. It suits a Bay Area trip that can make room for a full amusement-park day, especially when several people want more than a single headline ride.

Gold Striker supplies the wooden-coaster draw, while RailBlazer offers a markedly different track and riding experience. Flight Deck, Patriot and the family attractions add variety. The interest lies in switching between those styles, rather than choosing the park purely on the height of its biggest coaster. Less adventurous riders should have their own priorities from the current attraction list.

At a glance

A Santa Clara park
The park is in Santa Clara, rather than the city of San Francisco.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Use the Santa Clara arrival information and compare public transport with parking for your actual route. Read the ride and access requirements before buying, and check the inclusions of any water-park or optional queue product. Give your highest-priority rides room in the plan, then leave time for meals and repeats. A mixed party benefits from agreeing shared breaks before different riding ambitions split the group.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to California’s Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California, United States. Use the official arrival information to plan your route and find the right entrance for your visit.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

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THMPRK Score

6.9/10

California's Great America earns its score through a varied coaster lineup in a useful Bay Area location. Gold Striker and RailBlazer give enthusiasts contrasting reasons to come, while families can shape a broader day. The value depends on the attractions your group will use and the complete cost of admission, parking and extras.

Who it suits: Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual ride and access requirements govern suitability.

Our criteria and editorial standards

Seven parts. One score.

How the score adds up

Each rating is out of 10. Multiply it by its weight to see what it adds to the final score.

  1. Value for a day out7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.3030% of score
    2.10points added
  2. Attractions and experiences8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.60points added
  3. Operations and time well spent7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    1.05points added
  4. Reported cleanliness and upkeep5.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.50points added
  5. Accessibility and inclusion7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.70points added
  6. Comfort and amenities6.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.60points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.35points added
Weighted total6.90

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score6.9/10

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