California's Great America
🎢 Active: 9
☠️ Defunct: 5
👥 Credits Logged: 17
About California's Great America
California's Great America is a theme park located in Santa Clara, CA. Opened in 1976, the park features 9 active roller coasters.
Location is approximate — we’re still dialing it in.
🎢 Active Coasters
- 1976
- 1993
- 2013
- 1986
- 1999
- 1991
- 2001
- 2018
- 1987
☠️ Historic & Retired Coasters
- 1977–2002
- 1976–1980
- 1998–2010
- 2000–2003
- 1976–1988
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🎢 Fun Facts About California's Great America
Fact 1: California's Great America features the famous Gold Striker, one of the tallest wooden coasters in Northern California.
Fact 2: The park's first coaster, the Tidal Wave, opened in 1976 and is a classic log flume ride enjoyed by many visitors.
Fact 3: California's Great America hosts thrilling seasonal events, including Halloween Haunt, which transforms the park into a spooky, fun-filled experience.
Fact 2: The park's first coaster, the Tidal Wave, opened in 1976 and is a classic log flume ride enjoyed by many visitors.
Fact 3: California's Great America hosts thrilling seasonal events, including Halloween Haunt, which transforms the park into a spooky, fun-filled experience.
Updated: September 15, 2026