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    3 years ago

    Great experience! Well worth the trip to Ione. Nice time for families and the staff is very friendly!

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    Lake Amador

    Lake Amador

    2.2
    (17 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    Sheltered from the wind by low, rolling foothills blanketed in blue oak woodland and grassland,…read moreLake Amador offers an idyllic paddling experience, particularly in spring when mild temperatures and lush, flower-dotted hillsides create an inviting atmosphere. It is a superb place for kayak fishing. Check it out https://www.paddlingcalifornia.com/Lake_Amador.html

    From the time I called to make the camping reservation, to buying food at the diner, to renting a…read moreboat, the staff consistently came across as rude and condescending. Multiple interactions felt unnecessarily dismissive, which made the overall experience frustrating from the start. There was also confusion around pricing. My friends who came to visit the campsite were charged the same amount just to park in the site as I paid for the full three-day camping reservation. At that point it would have made just as much sense to reserve the surrounding campsites. When we asked about it, staff told us the rates had changed that month, but that explanation didn't seem to line up since my reservation price had not changed. The water conditions near the campsites were also quite poor. Additionally, after three separate trips here and renting boats each time, we have yet to catch any trout. The only fish we've managed to catch are small sunfish. Given that trout fishing is one of the main reasons people travel here, that was disappointing. This was my third visit, and unfortunately the experience has been consistently underwhelming. Between the customer service, pricing issues, and fishing conditions, I would personally recommend looking at other nearby lakes or rivers instead of making the trip out here.

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    Nothing. Great view though.
    Nothing. Great view though.
    Lake Amador view from the parking lot
    Lake Amador view from the parking lot
    View from the road to Lake Amador

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    View from the road to Lake Amador
    FUNBOX - Sacramento

    FUNBOX - Sacramento

    4.3
    (135 reviews)
    37.7 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Super fun! We visited last year during the summer. You want cardio? This is it! The kids need…read moreto burn energy? This is your place! I was on break after 15 minutes of running and bouncing around. It's a perfect place to be a kid with your kid(s)! It was a bit busy around 3pm on weekdays. Use the lockers for your stuff. Bring water, stay hydrated. There are places to sit and the restrooms are clean.

    Fun Box was such a fun outing for the kids! The indoor inflatable setup has a lot of different…read moreareas to bounce, climb, and slide, which kept my 3-year-old entertained the entire time. It's a great place for little ones to burn off energy, and the overall atmosphere felt lively and kid-focused. One thing we really appreciated was the included arcade games--it was a nice bonus and gave us a fun little break between jumping sessions. That said, some of the inflatables were a bit worn down and discolored, which made parts of the space look like they could use a refresh. It didn't stop the kids from having fun, but it was noticeable. I also felt the price was a little steep--about $40 for myself, my 3-year-old, and a pair of socks for 90 minutes of jumping. Overall, it was still a really enjoyable experience and my child had a blast, which is what matters most. If the inflatables were updated a bit and the pricing adjusted, it would easily be a 5-star experience.

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    FUNBOX - Sacramento
    FUNBOX - Sacramento
    FUNBOX - Sacramento

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    Pixie Woods

    Pixie Woods

    4.3
    (104 reviews)
    35.2 mi

    As an Oakland native, Pixie Woods definitely reminded me of Fairyland! Same concept. I brought my…read moredaughter on their opening Day June 1st as they were celebrating its 70th Birthday and had a carnival, cake, face painting, magic show all included with admission which was thoughtful! If I remembered correctly admission is $6. Rides are $5 for 3 rides. (They only have 3 rides: boat ride, train ride, & carrousel) OR $9 for unlimited rides wristband. We ended up getting the wristband but it wasn't worth it, as the park was extremely packed and the lines for the rides were pretty lengthy, we only got on each ride once, but I'm sure on a regular day with no event happening, it's worth it to get the unlimited. Carrousel was so fun, goes pretty fast. Train ride was funny with all the things you pass and see along the ride, and the tunnel was the cutest, get ready to get your phone out and take a video. They even have a little water park so be sure to pack an extra pack of clothes for the kiddos unless you don't mind them getting soaked and getting back in your car. They have a food stand with foods like hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, chili, chips, shaved ice, fountain drinks, etc. We didn't purchase food here but prices ranged from $4-$8 I believe. This was a great way to spend a few hours and let your kids run around, play and tire them out. I'd definitely bring my daughter back. I am pretty bummed, there opening day my daughter & I stood in line for face painting for 1h & 35m literally and it was during the time that they passed out the raffle it was 70 $70 gift cards and apparently my number got called while in line & I didn't hear it and it's not like I had anyone to go get my prize for me. So by the time my daughter got her face painted and we went to give them our #. They said they called it out already and literally handed out the last gift card to someone. So that was pretty sucky. It's okay though. We had a great time and it was a great event. Their hours of Operation are: June - July 2024 Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm August - October 2024 Saturday & Sunday Only 10am - 4pm

    could be better taken care of due to the age of most attractions here. the playground is nice. food…read moreis mediocre but a nice snack for kids. please come when it's not hot, otherwise the experience is ruined and it becomes to much.

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    Pixie Woods 70th Birthday Opening Day 2024!
    Pixie Woods 70th Birthday Opening Day 2024!
    Pixie Woods
    Pixie Woods 70th Birthday Opening Day 2024!

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    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

    2.3
    (2.8k reviews)
    72.1 mi

    I hate to be the tattletale, but I'm not quite the sucker for dirty crimes. Me and my friend, Arnav…read moreKumar, who lives in Livermore and is going to Granada High next year, went to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom together. He has a family season pass, but he didn't use it for good on his visit there...He peer pressured me into distracting the employees while he stole many keychains (4 in total). Although he is a great friend of mine, crime is something I will NOT stand for. Stealing from such a great park is not fair to employees and paying customers. His steals consisted of four keychains, three from The Flash, and one from Batman, all of these keychains combined cost a grand total of over $30, which is simply an outrageous amount to steal. He lives in a healthy household with wealthy parents, who love him very much, although if they found out about this horrible sin, I think they will heavily punish him atop the punishment of stealing. Arnav Kumar, I hope you learn your lesson about stealing in the future, and Six Flags, I hope you use your authority and take action against this crime. Im a friend, not a partner in crime. Thank you for listening, and Arnav, take better actions next time or else I will stop being your friend. After all, I'm friends with Arnav Kumar, not a dirty scum of the earth who steals and commits blatant crime.

    The park is very fun and has great rides to ride with your friends, however the staff is very rude…read morespecifically this worker at joker who's name is Sariah. She was very rude and degrading she had said me and my friend could not meet with our family in line we had accidentally gone in the fast pass lane and thought what would the difference be if we just went with our family members? But no she said we could not join them in line even though many other people had jumped the fence to get in line with their friends RIGHT in front of her but she just so happened to tell us we couldn't just go with our family, we even asked which many other people did not do but we were targeted I felt very humiliated and degraded which after the whole situation she saw people cut the line and said nothing yet had the urge to call us out this whole situation felt very unfair and uncomfortable.

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    Cockatoo from Discovery Center!
    Cockatoo from Discovery Center!
    Caramel filled churro inside
    Caramel filled churro inside
    Churro

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    Churro
    Quarry Park Adventures

    Quarry Park Adventures

    4.0
    (170 reviews)
    34.3 mi

    I brought my K-1st grade classes to the QPA, and they had an absolute blast! The students loved…read moreclimbing through all the nests, exploring, and running through the maze. It was wonderful to see them so engaged, active, and having so much fun. One of the things I appreciated most was the enclosed Kids Zone. As a teacher, it gave me peace of mind knowing the children could play safely while still enjoying plenty of freedom to explore. There was also a nice covered area for parents and chaperones to relax, as well as a great space for eating and gathering as a group. This was our second year visiting, and it was just as fantastic as the first. The staff and facilities made our field trip easy and enjoyable from start to finish. We will definitely be back again next year! Highly recommend for school groups and families alike!

    We had an amazing time! We did the 2 hour pass where you could access all the attractions…read more Weight range is 45 lbs - 250. Adult to kid ratio is 1adult to 3 kids. Kids under 12 need a chaperone, and you need to stay together. Went with my 5, 8 and 10 year olds, and the 5 year old could not reach the clips and needed help at every transition. My risk taker 8 year old had the best time and could have stayed for 4 hours. The 10 year old was done after about an hour. The kids cove rope playground is $10 a person and you could easily spend 2 hours there. It is hot! They provide water. TIP: if you want to do the 2 or 4 hour adventure or the ropes course, you need to take their 30 min training course on how to transfer the clips between cables, that happen on the hour and half hour. So you would need to arrive 30 mins before the 2 or 4 hours. Ie - we started the training course at 230 and then did the 2 hour from 3-5.

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    Area adventure (ropes course) medium level
    Area adventure (ropes course) medium level
    Rock climbing wall recommend the smaller ones they have more rocks.
    Rock climbing wall recommend the smaller ones they have more rocks.
    Kids Kove play area

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    Kids Kove play area
    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

    4.4
    (527 reviews)
    32.1 mi

    Very awesome tour and the gift shop staff is very helpful as well I enjoyed walking around the…read morecavern stage floor they do have a spiral tour which is the one I did, and then a longer tour through parts of the cavern which is a $130 tour called the expedition tour which if you are claustrophobic like me it probably is best to just stick to the spiral tour, the place is just phenomenal to escape the heat in during these times. I would rate a 10 star if I could but this app only lets me do 5 stars. And after the tour you can buy your photo with them at the gift shop for you and your group which is super awesome. I know on you tube theirs a few videos that show the expedition tour but I myself can't even fit in those tight spaces let alone deal with the claustrophobia and fear of heights this was a good and safe tour for me. Thank you guys for providing this! Also heads up for anyone planning on going to spiral tour the stairs is a long way up and a long way down make sure to have a camera strap for your cameras or phones so you do not drop it or lose it. Thanks to all the tour guides and staff! Great job!

    Super fun place that I recommend! The tour was engaging enough, and the cave itself was a really…read morecool experience. Beautiful stalatctites and stalagmites and 100 feet down and up. It wasn't too claustrophobic at all -- but the initial walked down. Could be scary for some people because it's a little bit narrow. But everything is on stairs and steps and paved and you're pretty out in the open once you get down the staircase. It just takes a few minutes to walk down. We paid $25 each for the tour and they also have a crawl tour. You just see the main part of the cave on the $25 tour!

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    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park
    Moaning Caverns Adventure Park

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    Imaginarium

    Imaginarium

    3.4
    (64 reviews)
    31.6 mi

    We went to Imaginarium in December 2025, and it was such a cool experience! We arrived right as it…read morewas starting to get dark, which was perfect since it wasn't too crowded yet. There were so many beautiful light displays and plenty of great photo opportunities. The lighting in the Santa area was a bit darker and very red-toned, but you can try to adjust by tweaking the warmth and tones when editing photos on your phone. They also had animatronic dragons that were really impressive, with sounds that made them feel even more lifelike. Ice skating and carnival rides were available as well, though those were an additional cost. Overall, it was a really fun and festive outing!

    We had an incredibly fun experience at Imaginarium! My family arrived not really expecting much and…read morewe were quite surprised with the vast amount of outdoor and creative indoor exhibits! We've been to extravagant light shows, like Luminaria Lights at the Botanical Gardens in Southern Cali, so that was our comparison and we honestly weren't expecting much with Imaginarium. Really happy that we decided to give this a shot! It was held at the Cal Expo so parking is extremely generous. However, we went on a Thursday evening in early December to avoid the crowds and I, for one, absolutely appreciated not having any lines or difficulty going in and out of the parking lot. Hardly anyone was there on a Thursday evening on the first week of December but I can imagine it would've been annoyingly packed if we went during rush season closer to Christmas or weekends. Pretty hilarious how we initially thought the front entrance exhibits and cute little photoshoot setups were it, until we walked past some food vendors to be shocked and awed at the enormous amount of creative setups they had in the main staging area. There was even a little circus act for some entertainment! Enjoy your time with family, walk around to your leisure, and they even had lots of neat room setups to experience. The kids enjoyed the art exhibit the most where they could color in beautifully drawn artistry with chalk! Santa was available for photos towards the exit.m at no charge. Nice! Tipped him, of course, to care for his elves and reindeer. Biggest tip is to be aware of where the restrooms are in case any urgencies arise. We found them to be to the right of the main area once we passed the food vendors thanks to friendly staff and security personnel. Highly recommended for everyone around the Sacramento and Roseville area, near and far! Great for families, dates, solos, and friends. Security is tight since it's Cal Expo so it felt rather safe for our family. Lovely organized event and enjoyed a magical evening surrounded be a wonderment of lights and glamor! (Is wonderment even a word? I don't know, but if fits the bill for Imaginarium for sure)

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    Scarecrow
    Scarecrow
    Imaginarium
    Imaginarium

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