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California's Great America, United States: what it is and when to go
California's Great America is a theme park in Santa Clara, California in United States (Merced, California). Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Theme park in Santa Clara, California · With kids
- Where
- United States · Great America Parkway 4701, 95054, Santa Clara
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 43 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sixflags.com
- Run by
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
- Coordinates
- 37.39559, -121.97204
What it is and where
California's Great America is a theme park in Santa Clara, California in United States (Merced, California). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Merced, California, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 132 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.39559, -121.97204; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 43 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
It is one of the With kids places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit California's Great America is March to October.
- JanPossible9:42
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:01
- JunBest time14:34
- JulBest time14:20
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Balaji Temple San JoseHindu temple3.2 km
- Triton Museum of ArtArt and local history museum in Santa Clara, California4.6 km
- Bay SpaHot spring bath4.9 km
- Mission Santa Clara de AsísSpanish mission in Santa Clara, California5.8 km
- Sunnyvale Heritage Park MuseumHistorical museum in California, USA6.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: With kids
- Disneyland: American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- Walt Disney World: resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- Bronx Zoo: metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is California's Great America?
It is a theme park in Santa Clara, California in United States. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit California's Great America?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to California's Great America?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 43 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Balaji Temple San Jose, Triton Museum of Art, Bay Spa. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Merced, California11 places to see in and around Merced, California, United States: California's Great America, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, Triton Museum of Art. Best time: March to Oct
- With kids1428 places for with kids in United States, from Disneyland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
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