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Best Theme Parks in California, Ranked

Southern California packs the original Disney park and the world's densest coaster lineup into an hour's drive of each other. These are the California parks inside the global index, ranked head to head.

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The California ranking

Positions are places within California. Each park's global rank and score out of 10 are shown alongside.

  1. 1Disneyland Park🇺🇸 United States#8 worldwide8.3
  2. 2Six Flags Magic Mountain🇺🇸 United States#10 worldwide8.2
  3. 3Disney California Adventure🇺🇸 United States#40 worldwide6.9
  4. 4Knott's Berry Farm🇺🇸 United States#44 worldwide6.8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best theme park in California?
The park at position 1 below leads California on the combined score across thrill intensity, family appeal, ticket value and wait times.
Which California park has the most roller coasters?
Six Flags Magic Mountain holds the largest coaster count of any park in this index. Scores come from public review platforms and published park data, weighted across thrill, family appeal, value and wait times.