My husband brought us here. We loved our time. So great that…read morethey sold cold water !!! We enjoyed the train ride so nice and we were the only ones since we came in a week day! I'm looking forward to coming back and bringing more family. Great photos and the ride is definitely worth the price.

Came here on a Saturday morning around 11am. Tickets for train and carousel is $5 per person and…read morefree for kids 2 and under. The train ride is less than 10 minutes with no cover so we brought our hats. It's a quick ride and you pass by the parking lot and a park. My girls enjoyed it. After we played by the nearby park. There is a bathroom close to the train ticket booth and lots of tables to enjoy a snack or even lunch. They were just starting the grill to cook the food for lunch but our girls were hungry so we left to get food elsewhere.

We took our 8 year old to Gilroy Gardens for a summer day trip. It was easy to find and parking was…read morea breeze. The parking fee was 25 dollars which they refunded when we bought the premium pass for 40 dollars more. The premium pass gives you unlimited visits and free parking. I think there are other perks but the husband took care of ticketing so the website explains it I'm sure. The park is clean and the young staff is polite and helpful. The bathrooms and pool changing area could use a little more attention but it wasn't too bad. They allow you to bring drinks- we had water bottles. Good security screening which I also appreciated. There are picnic tables in front if you want to exit the park and grab lunch from the car. Otherwise there are many food stands throughout the park. The usual fare and as always pricy. There are rides for everyone. I was surprised to see couples without kids and kids from toddler to High School enjoying the rides. The water pad park includes something for everyone age. For kids in first grade up there are 3 water slides, water cannons, and the buckets dumping water. You can lease a cabana that has a fridge to create a home base for the day but we found chairs to watch the activity. A towel and water shoes/crocs are good to bring. Some kids were wearing goggles. I didn't bring my suit but there were plenty of adults going down the slides. Everyone looked very happy! They have special events on holidays. Halloween, New Years Eve and Christmas are supposed to be well decorated and festive. I guess we will make the trip. Overall, it's a good way to spend a day with younger kids from toddler to grades 5/6.

We visited Gilroy Gardens again for the nth time, and it never gets old--especially for our little…read moreone! My son couldn't have been happier. His favorite attractions are the racing cars, the fire trucks, the beautiful gardens, and the playgrounds where he can run around and burn off all his energy. The biggest highlight of our trip, though, was definitely the water park. That's the main reason we chose to spend our family day here, and it did not disappoint. It was packed with families because of the warm weather, but despite the crowds, everyone seemed to be having a great time. One thing I really appreciate about Gilroy Gardens is how family-friendly it is. There are plenty of rides and attractions designed for young children, lots of shaded areas, and the park is clean and well-maintained. If you have toddlers or young kids, this place is absolutely worth a visit. We've been here many times already, and somehow it still manages to create new happy memories for our family. We'll definitely be back again!

I'd never been here before this year. I love it!…read more It's so fun to have a park like this in the bay area. It's got some fun coasters, a nice atmosphere, a beautiful water park, and a TON of kids rides. I'm also pretty happy with the fact they have a panda Express :) Railblazer, Gold Striker, and Flight Deck are super fun coasters. And there are a bunch of other fun flat rides and kids rides. There is so much packed into the Snoopy section you can often find pretty short lines even in the summer. Please Santa Clara City government, DO NOT rezone this for the developers. It's an amazing place to go with the family, we love it!

I visited Great Anerica for the first time, and I had a really fun time! We got there right when…read morethe park opened at 10 a.m., which was definitely the best decision. There weren't many people in line yet, so we were able to get on a few rides without waiting too long. Later in the day, the park started getting a lot busier, so I'm glad we arrived early. There are so many rides to choose from. It was fun walking around and exploring everything throughout the day. Even when it got crowded later on, I still enjoyed the atmosphere and all the different attractions. Overall, I had a great first visit and really enjoyed my time there.

The workers should be more efficient in loading and unloading. Comparing to Universal Studios and…read moreDisneyland, Sic Flags Vallejo workers take triple the time. Thus the park is not that crowded but it still takes very long for rides. If this is improved, park's memberships and attendees will double or triple. Even during the summer when kids are out, the park is quite empty for a weekday afternoon. Major upkeep, spiderwebs, cleanliness, paint, are all needed upgrades and regular maintenance. Used to be SO good years ago! Parking is easy not too crowded. Staff some are very enthusiastic some do not want to be here. Price for tickets and memberships are reasonable.

I had low expectations for Discovery Kingdom due to all the reviews, but it turned out way better…read morethan I imagined. We went on a Thursday and arrived around 10:30am. Got a fantastic parking spot close to the entrance. Opted to walk ~10 minutes to the entrance instead of taking the trolley/bus. My husband and I have the gold pass and are all about trying to maximize our value. The gold pass alone has been great for saving on parking costs after multiple visits. We were also able to buy Bring-A-Friend discounted tickets at Discovery Kingdom even though our home park is California's Great America. In comparison to California's Great America, I found the employees here much more pleasant and efficient in loading rides and doing safety checks. Waits for rides (included kiddie rides) didn't feel as long and it made a huge difference in our experience! My husband got the Fast Lane Ultimate and had a great experience squeezing in about 15 rides with no long waits. Mainly just needed to wait his turn as a car finished up. As for food, if you plan to stay a while and eat there, highly recommend the all day dining plan. The premium all day dining plan includes free refills (ICEEs included) and we totally got our money's worth within two meals! We shared food from two dining plans for five adults and a young toddler and were pretty full by the end of the day. There were plenty of tables with umbrellas for shade, so didn't have trouble finding a spot on a Thursday, but can see it being a problem when it's more crowded. Restrooms were very clean and plentiful. My husband and I accidentally forgot our diaper bag and thankfully, the shops had emergency diapers kits. Overall, very pleasant experience going on a non-peak day!

Super great tours! Bridger was hilarious and the entire experience was so much fun for the whole…read morefamily. Make sure you make a reservation or go early in the morning as it gets busy fast! Can't recommend enough

Listen guys, I consider myself to be a man of science--someone who follows evidence-based…read moreinformation. Considering that I work as a registered nurse, my day-to-day is entirely focused on doing things that are scientifically proven to help others. That being said, The Mystery Spot completely blew my mind. With everything I understand about physics and gravity, nothing made sense here. The moment you enter the "cabin" they built, your mind starts to play tricks on you and it feels like something is fundamentally off. I spend a lot of time on the trails and normally never get nauseous, even when hiking or climbing at high altitudes, but this one spot in the cabin completely threw my cochlear balance off. I am super impressed with the plethora of Dad jokes. Thanks Malikai! This Mystery Spot left me wanting to know more about this phenomenon. It is wild to think about--how can gravity feel so incredibly different in just one tiny spot, while the rest of the world follows the rules? Just one tiny spot throws you completely off balance. Highly recommend checking it out!

Went here for the first time today and it was a great experience. Lots of play grounds, shade,…read moregreat staff, all the things you could ask for. The train and other ride aren't operating but they made up for it with free merry go rides with your admission. There was arts and crafts, bubbles, and a magician as well. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area

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.

Happy Hollow is such a fun place for families with young kids! If you have little ones, this is a…read moregreat park to spend the day. There are so many rides designed just for younger children, and my son had a blast exploring everything. Our absolute favorite was the helicopter ride where you pedal to make your helicopter fly higher into the air. It was such a unique ride, and he couldn't stop talking about it! The outside play area was also much bigger than we expected and was adorable. It gave the kids plenty of space to climb, explore, and burn off energy. The petting zoo was another fun stop, and we loved the cute sand digging station next to the tortoise exhibit. While the animal exhibits aren't as large or extensive as some bigger zoos, the variety of rides and play areas more than makes up for it. Happy Hollow is really the perfect mix of a zoo and an amusement park for younger children. They also have a full café with plenty of options, including pizza, snacks, ice cream, and even healthier choices, so it's easy to spend the entire day without leaving the park. The only downside during our visit was that I wish more of the rides had been open. Even so, we had a wonderful time and are already planning another visit. Next time we'll arrive earlier so we can enjoy even more of what the park has to offer. Overall, it's a fantastic family destination, and we'll definitely be back!

Museum's for all: This location participates in the museum for all program (ebt, wic, medical card…read moreholders) have access at a discounted rate $6/pp and I'm thankful we did not have to pay full price because this was not the experience we expected or what's advertised on social media. Danny the Dragon and the rollercoaster ride were down for maintenance which sucked -- my oldest was most excited for these ones, we've never been before but in every video he's come across these are known as the "not to miss rides" He did however, enjoy/love all other rides which is the main reason for the 3 star review. Most animal enclosures/exhibits were covered. We saw no more than 10 animals here during our visit. My son was surprised this was called a "zoo" lol. It was super disappointing. The goat petting area was appreciated, it did keep my kids entertained for a bit. It was pretty busy for a Thursday but lines for the open rides moved quickly. The playground however, does get full quickly lol. It was a hit for my kids as well. Food: you're better off packing your own snack/lunch. It's self serve and quick which is appreciated but let's be honest, the quality was horrible. The cheeseburger was so hard to eat even my husband was disgusted. He had the grilled chicken sandwich and said it was "okay" My kids had macaroni and cheese, it was Kraft so couldn't mess up there lol. Pricing is also ridiculous but expected. We paid $60 for 2 burgers, 2 fries, 2 Mac and cheeses Overall, probably wouldn't return, it was an hour drive and just not worth it with all the closed down things, wish they mentioned this on the website -- only the rides are referenced