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    Cowabunga Bay Water Park

    3.2 (587 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    I spent several months saving up for a visit to calabunga Bay, hoping to give my son the best birthday experience. From the moment we arrived, I was greeted with exceptional service. Kayla, in particular, was outstanding. She warmly guided us to the party area, and it was clear she took pride in ensuring every detail was perfect. Alongside Becky, they made the entire event seamless. I'm also so grateful to my host, though I can't recall her name--she was just as amazing, always attentive, and making sure we had everything we needed. I truly hope this reaches management, because they need to know how well we were taken care of. Thanks to them all, my son's birthday was absolutely perfect. Thank you, Kayla, Becky, and everyone at calabunga Bay, for making this day so special. Kimberly M

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    Andrea A.

    We had a great time, the water was slightly cold but by about 1pm everyone was on the wave pool jamming with the dj getting ready for Memorial Day!

    08/18/2024 inside their store
    Gina C.

    OK so I've only been here twice. Once in 08/2024 & just recently in 08/2025, both times for the Country In The Cove music festival. Other than for this I don't think that I would ever go just to ride the water slides as I'm no longer a kid & too afraid of getting hurt...lol This is a credit card/debit card only business, NO CASH. You can pay cash to park which was $10 for this music festival. They do check your bags upon arrival so make sure to check their website on what you're allowed & not allowed to bring inside. You are allowed to leave the park & go out to your car in the parking lot so if you want to leave a cooler inside your car with food for lunch they do allow this. They do sell food inside if you'd rather buy something to eat. One of my friends bought a large pizza that he shared & it was really good. They do allow you to bring inside a cooler but no bigger than 16 quarts. I got a nice one with wheels for this year @ Target on-line. You're allowed to bring in unopened bottles of water inside. I wasn't sure if I would be allowed to bring in my metal water bottle that keeps my water nice & cold in this Vegas heat but I did see people in the park with their metal/plastic water bottles. The line gets long before the park opens for the music festival so if you want to grab some seats for you & your party I'd arrive early. They do have lockers inside the park that you can use but you have to pay for them. You can get buckets of beer/seltzers but buying them by the bucket doesn't save you any money. I would buy two high noons @ a time (about $25 for 2) & I had told the cashier that I was going to put one in my cooler & she opened one & left the other one unopened so I was able to stick it in my cooler to keep cold for later. They do have a water station but I actually had gone to their soda dispenser to get ice & water. They have Pepsi products (yuck, but I don't drink soda anymore). They didn't have a soda water spout on their soda machine which is what I like to drink. When we go for this music festival I LOVE floating around & around in their lazy river. It's so relaxing & fun. They have floats out for you to use while there, you can't bring in your own pool floats into the park. Their life guards are very attentive. I never saw one not paying attention to everyone in the water. Their eyes were on everyone in the water. They weren't on their cell phones, they weren't chatting with their co-workers & most kept whistles in their mouth the whole time. I spoke with a young female life guard & told her how impressed I was with this & really appreciated it...not sure if you know or not it only takes a second for someone to drown, it can happen in a blink of an eye. She told me that they're not allowed to do anything but pay attention to the water. There are certain whistle blows for certain situations. Love that they take their job seriously & are looking out for everyone in the water. Thank you! You're not allowed to smoke or vape inside the park which I did witness this going on. Not sure if these people didn't know or just didn't care. There is a spot outside the park for smoker's. My friends & I also enjoy hanging out in the wave pool. There is a stage right there where the musicians performed. The only thing that I was disappointed in was the waves were really small. Not sure if they tone them down for the concert or if this is how it always is? My friend & I decide that we want to make this a yearly event for us as we love it soooo much! I enjoy that there are no kids running around, crying, screaming or splashing us. Sorry parents. It's a great adults only (21+) event whether you like country music or not. All the water slides that are open during this event are included in your admission to ride. They do have an early bird sale for tickets, which are a little bit cheaper to purchase before the day of the event. Have fun!

    Anna K.

    We love Cowabunga Bay located in Henderson. We love our passes ! The food is delicious & Perfect for after swimming and water slides . They have a family bathroom and hot water showers . It's always a great time there .

    A picture from the lazy river

    We came here from AZ for a birthday celebration, bringing in 22 people for our party and a few other local friends who bought their own tickets that day. Without getting into too much, we booked our package and ended up with a few issues the day before when we noticed some pricing discrepancies. Annaka, who booked our party, was difficult to get in contact with and when we finally did get in contact, she was less than helpful. However, I am giving a five star review because Kayla saved the day. Had it not been for her rescue, we were never going to return. Thanks to Kayla, our issues were resolved, everyone had an amazing time, and we're even planning a group trip for our church group. We had funnel cake, pizza, dippin' dots, and some drinks. The lines weren't bad, the rides were fun, and the staff we interacted with that day (our servers, ride attendants, and Kayla and Sarah) were great people. I'd highly recommend this place.

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    Amazing always Great Service Friendly staff Amazing food Thank you so much for the great service .

    It's that magical time of year! Merry Christmas come see the gleaming lights today!!

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    Ask the Community - Cowabunga Bay Water Park

    Can I bring in my own food, I have allergies?

    Yes, just head to cabana check in to receive an exemption.

    Can I bring a refillable bottle to the park?

    You can just has to be Metal not the plastic water bottles

    Do you pay for parking or is it free?

    $10 for parking. But if you have a season pass, it's free.

    Is it cashless?

    No you can use cash

    What are the hours? It really shouldn't be this hard to find out when they are open.

    Tanya, the hours for both parks are clearly listed on our websites. I’ve provided links below for Bay and Canyon respectively:… Read more

    Can you bring cooler?

    Yes, small ones 16 quarts and under!

    Is there a discount for nevada residents?

    As far as I know, they do not have locals discounts. I think mostly because it is more of a locals attraction area.

    Can you bring your own kids floaties?

    Only life jackets that are the coast guard approved ones

    Hi. If you rent a cabana does that cover your entrance ticket?

    Hello! I hope all is well! On google it states you are temporarily closed is that accurate?…

    Hi Gabriella, our Holiday Festival of Lanterns event is now open nightly.… Read more

    Can I bring balloons to decorate my vip cabana for my daughters birthday?

    Hi Jeni, yes, can absolutely bring decorations for a VIP Cabana. We can also store cupcakes and/or a cake in our fridge and your VIP Server can bring out when you’re ready to celebrate.

    I booked a VIP cabana for my sons birthday and i'm wondering if i can bring a cake in for him? Ive been calling for a month now but no one answers or calls back to answer my question.…

    Hi Kayla, yes, if you’ve book a birthday party you are welcome to bring in a cake or cupcakes. When you check-in for your birthday we’ll be able to store your cake in our fridge and your birthday server will bring the cake out with plates, forks… Read more

    How big is the largest locker and how do you pay for them?

    Hi Cassie, Our Small Lockers are 10x13 for $11 / Medium 10x17 for $13 / Large 13x23 for $15. You… Read more

    How crowded on Sunday's? We've got guests in town and it's hot, hot, hot. Not sure what else to do with them.

    Hi Julie, you should come and enjoy the 4th of July Holiday with us. We’ll have food trucks, a DJ, and from Friday - Sunday an amazing Fireworks Show beginning at 8:45 pm. The park will be open from 11 am - 9 pm. It is a Holiday Weekend so expect… Read more

    Are children 2 and under free?

    Hi Veronica, yes! Children 2 and Under are free.

    How is cowabunga this year? I saw Wet n Wild are serving raw chicken & their pools are filthy. Is cowabunga doing good?

    Hi Lexxi, as always everything is great at Cowabunga Bay. Chicken is cooked, pools are clean, everyone’s having fun!

    Can someone answer the phone or do they just not do that?

    I have the same issue. Called five times. NOONE will ever answer .

    Do they provide towel service or do we have to bring our own towels?

    Bring your own.....they only sell towels

    If I purchase Senior tickets online, will they check your ID at the entrance? Or do they just scan the tickets and in you go?

    Not sure, but usually they only check ID at the ticket purchase line.

    Is it difficult to get into the park on the weekend since there is only 50% capacity allowed?

    I haven't had a problem

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    My 4 year old is now 6 and we still love it so much we are season pass holders and go all the time.

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