California Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, and Water Parks

Reviews, tips, info and more

Walt Disney began the theme park revolution at Disneyland in a sleepy Anaheim orange grove and forever changed our notions of entertainment and vacations, let alone the amusement industry. That sleepy orange grove is now a bustling urban center but Disney managed to carve out a few acres and transform its single park into a destination resort in 2000. While Disneyland remains the nexus of California's theme parks, there are a number of other noteworthy parks throughout the state. Get the info, reviews, tips and more to help plan your next theme park getaway.

California Theme Parks and Amusement Parks
A comprehensive list, with links, of the many theme parks and amusement parks in the state.

Over the (Jungle) River and Through the (Zoo's) Woods at California's Parks
Overview of Christmas and holiday park events including Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Knott's Merry Farm, and Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

California Water Parks
A comprehensive list, with links, of the Golden State's water parks.

2009 California Ride Guide
There'll be plenty of attractions debuting at California parks in 2009. Let's take a park-by-park look at all of the new fun.

California Theme Park Travel Deals
Learn about the latest travel packages, discounts, and deals to plan your California theme park vacation. Updated regularly.

Southern California Hotel Deals
Compare rates for Anaheim-area hotels at Aboout.com's booking partner, Kayak.

Bay Area California Hotel Deals
Compare rates for San Francisco-area hotels at Aboout.com's booking partner, Kayak

What's the Deal?
When should you go? Where should you stay? What about discounts? The answers to these and other California theme park questions are here.

California Scaredy-Parks Guide
Oh, the (Halloween) Horror at California's Theme Parks! Overview of the Halloween events at Californis theme parks, including Knott's Scary Farm Haunt, Disneyland's HalloweenTime, Six Flags Fright Fest, and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.