California's Great America Vacations & Packages

You're never too old to have a little fun! Send your heart rate rocketing on one of the fastest or most dizzying rides at Californias Great America. There's tons of entertainment and attractions here for kids and grown-ups alike.

If you're staying a while in Santa Clara, California's Great America is a great place to start your sightseeing. This amusement park is one of many attractions that'll keep you on the go here. Santa Clara University, Winchester Mystery House, and Great Mall of the Bay Area are also waiting for you close by.

Plan a trip to see California's Great America

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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
North San Jose
per person
Sep 5 - Sep 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to San Jose (SJC)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,410 reviews)
Perfect hotel for those who have flights the following morning. The rooms are clean, there’s a fridge in each room. There’s a breakfast option available if you want it. They also have drinks available for purchase in the lobby.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Sep 24 - Sep 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Clean, convenient, free parking! Close to things to do.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Aloft Cupertino

Aloft Cupertino

3 out of 5
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per person
Sep 24 - Sep 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Books last minute and everything was amazing

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore California's Great America

Tours & day trips

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Redwood Forest & Santa Cruz Harbor Day Tour from San Francisco

Redwood Forest & Santa Cruz Harbor Day Tour from San Francisco

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $194 per traveler
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Private & custom tours

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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per traveler*
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Classes & workshops

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is $99 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco

Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco

Activity duration is 11 hours and 55 minutes
4.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $194 per traveler
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Attractions

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

Activity duration is 3 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $28 per adult
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Reviews of California's Great America

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
264
5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
230
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
115
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 3%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

If your staying at a hotel for a decent charge, and the catch of extra charge for parking makes it about the same price for an excellent stay elsewhere with no surprise fees. Make the call where you want to stay

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Not very manageable with wildfires and power outages.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Buy the fast pass as waiting in line sucks.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Make sure you go prepared with water close And regular

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Go during the week! No crowds.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Ask the hotel if they have discount coupons or buy tickets online for discounted prices or call amusement park to see where to get their discount coupons like maybe from Burger King or from Coke products.

Popular places to visit

Nice little marsh on the edge of San Jose, CA.

Alviso Marina County Park

Alviso Marina County Park is just one of the places to see in San Jose, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Alviso Marina County Park

Levi's Stadium

4.5/5(815 reviews)

Catch an event at Levi's Stadium during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Levi's Stadium

Santa Clara Convention Center

4/5(160 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Santa Clara Convention Center during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Santa Clara Convention Center

Our Lady of Peace Church and Shrine

You can find out about the history of Santa Clara with a visit to Our Lady of Peace Church and Shrine. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Our Lady of Peace Church and Shrine

Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Santa Clara at Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club

Intel Museum

4/5(20 reviews)

Learn how one of the world’s most successful tech companies started and see how its work has changed the way we live.

Intel Museum

Best Lodging Options Near California's Great America

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
3100 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara, CA
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Santa Clara Marriott

Santa Clara Marriott

4.5 out of 5
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara Marriott
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

4 out of 5
5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Hilton Santa Clara

Hilton Santa Clara

4 out of 5
4949 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
Hilton Santa Clara
Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
4200 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara

3.5 out of 5
2970 Lakeside Drive, Santa Clara, CA
AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Santa Clara
Delta Hotels by Marriott Santa Clara

Delta Hotels by Marriott Santa Clara

3 out of 5
2151 Laurelwood Rd, Santa Clara, CA
Delta Hotels by Marriott Santa Clara
Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley I

Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley I

3 out of 5
750 Lakeway Dr, Sunnyvale, CA
Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley I
Element Santa Clara

Element Santa Clara

3 out of 5
1950 WYATT DRIVE, Santa Clara, CA
Element Santa Clara
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