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(408) 988-1776
4701 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara,
CA
95054
37.4006
-121.9778
Hours:
Vary seasonally
Last updated 9.11.08
Category:
Amusement Parks, First Run Movie Theaters, Marketing Consultants, Attractions, Amusement Devices, Movie Theaters
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
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What People Are Saying About Paramount's Great America
Featured Review
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Contributor
In Short – Northern California's premier amusement park offers both pulsing rides and kid-friendly attractions. The whole family can experience the classic, wooden coaster The Grizzly, or The Demon, an original, steel, multiple-loop ride. The truly brave can try The Drop Zone Stunt Tower's 22-story drop, or the double 138-feet lifts of Invertigo. For the kids, visit the Nickelodeon Center or the Boomerang Bay Waterpark Resort. Take a break at the park's many food courts or enjoy a live show at one of the theaters.
Editor's Tips
- Look Good:
- Apply for a season pass for unlimited visits to the park.
- Know Before You Go:
- Boomerang Bay Waterpark Resort is free with admission to the park
- Save Money:
- Groups of 15 or more are eligible for a discount. Call (408) 986-5853 for details.
10/29/10
Fun times
by nowaysanjose at Citysearch
We used to have fun times here with my brothers and sisters back when we were little. I haven't been to this place in a while but I remember having the best times with the rides and food!
10/13/05
Not that great anymore
by zizz at Citysearch
Great America, known to locals as Mariotts, since that's who originally owned the park, used to be a theme park. It used to have "themed" areas that celebrated parts of American culture, such as the Yukon, and the French Quarter New Orelans style. But since Paramount took over in the mid-90's, the park has transformed into a movie theme, but it doesn't work. The rides seem to be open only when they want to be, everything is over-priced, and the best old rides they used to have are now gone. And for a park that is themed around movies, the Imax theater(the original Imax I might add) is closed down?! Makes no sense. It used to be great, but not anymore.
- Pros: Demon
- Cons: Tidal wave gone, The Edge gone, Paramount
07/13/04
Worst of all Paramount Parks?
by kevlowe at Citysearch
They say they're a family park, but the majority of people you see there are teenagers trying to escape their parents during the summer. They have done a poor job marketing themselves because they are too stubborn to realize who the majority of their customers are. This is the only park I know of to add a new ride and take it down about 3 years later to add a very lame "water park" that has about 3 rides. Security is way lax, prices are too high, and most of the people working their hate the job. Magic Mountain is a way better deal, being about 6 times the size for close to the same price. Also, too many places are closed or minimally operated during slow days, which is pretty much any weekday. CLOSES WAY TOO EARLY!
- Pros: Close for Bay Area
- Cons: , Security, Hours
07/26/02
The best thing around
by winna8 at Citysearch
It is the best park in the Bay Area, lots of scary rides and good show for those who don't want to ride the rides. Something to do for everyone.
- Pros: close to home, easy to get to, lots of parking
- Cons: crowded, expensive food, hot
