Fun rides. Every rollercoaster was peak…read more Only issue is Wish things were more affordable for family's. Wish you could beings in snacks and your own food because nowadays who want to pay these prices. But good thing is you can have a bbq outside in the parking lot and sell plates. Kids loves it so I had a good time. It has a water

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 have no idea how I was not tracking this water park for kids years ago. If you have kids 2-15 I…read morethink you will find this a great option to change up a slow weekend. Let me also state that if you think you will use it more than once go with the Premium Membership. It will get you 25% off all food and drink items in the park as well as free parking. That alone makes it a no brainer. You can also buy cups, popcorn containers that you can bring back every time and get free refills. To include, icees, fountain drinks and popcorn. The are $30 for the initial purchase and something like $24 with a premium membership, but it adds up. The park has a little bit of everything, if you want water parks it has two options, smaller on geared for infants to toddlers. And a larger one ideal for 5 and up. It's also great for an adult who wants to cool off on a hot day. They have a lot of rides, most acceptable for 3+ yo children. A few rides have height requirements but most of those are ones parents can't accompany the child. The have a train ride that is for all ages and it circles the entire park allowing you to get off at either stop. A tram ride that travels through a botanical garden and a bunch of rides to occupy the kids. Their food options border on fair/fast food. We tried the Wok restaurant and well I would not recommend it. We tried chicken shish-kabobs it was under whelming. Wait times during peak meal times can be very long so recommend you plan around it or suffer during it. One other consideration, while much of the park is under tree canopy, on a hot day stepping out from under the shade into the open can feel like hell's kitchen. Our last visit temps hit over 100 and being out of the shade was brutal. You will never be more aware of this than at the water park areas, lack of shade into those areas is rough. They have cabanas you can rent but I fear on a hot day the cabanas probably get hot since they have no fans. We will definitely be going back and I urge those of you with kids to give it a try.

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.

Came here for a date night, and it took 30 minutes at check in. It wasn't busy at all, and the lady…read morein the front had trouble with the system. She also didn't explain how getting our food, getting called for racing, etc worked. All the arcade game prizes were empty! And the system for the card reader would always have to reconnect to wifi. It took the food 40 minutes since "they were still working on food for a party". Mind you there's no one here except a kids party. They also got our order completely wrong! Wrong sauce and completely wrong entree.

We came on a Wednesday evening for their Wednesday deal: 2 races for $50 + $10 arcade credits. If…read moreyou already have your K1 Speed Annual License, you can either check in online or use the self-service Kiosk on site. The race itself was decent, with 13 turns throughout the course. I was so close to making the top 3! *They offer different deals on weekdays, see be sure to check before you go.

Last days of summer vacation we came to Santa cruiser for a grand time. And a grand time was had…read more We rode rides. Played in the sand. Watched a great magic show by Chris Bentz. It has been a great time. The day before there was a shooting. But that didn't discourage us. In fact the next few days felt even safer since there is no extra patrols at the boardwalk. $25 after 5pm weekday wristbands meant we could be at the beach or shop and hang around town all day and then head to the Boardwalk.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is still worth visiting for the ocean views, classic beach atmosphere,…read moreand the overall energy of Santa Cruz, but it does not feel the same as it did 10 to 15 years ago. Prices have increased, several of the rides are showing their age, and the food was fairly bland for what it cost. The beach area also did not seem as well maintained as I remembered. During our visit, the atmosphere felt more geared toward adults and older teens than younger children. We also saw a few confrontations and disruptive situations, which took away from what should have been a relaxed family outing. Even with those concerns, the location is beautiful, the city has a lot of character, and the beach views are still enjoyable. The Boardwalk has a nostalgic charm that is difficult to replace, but the experience could be improved with updated rides, better food quality, stronger upkeep, and a more family-friendly environment.

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

My 7-year old LOVED this place, so that alone makes it 5 stars. For me personally, I'd say 3…read morestars, when factoring in its easy location and not having to wait in lines. So let's preface this with, my daughter corresponds with her "very own fairy" (aka. me--a very involved parent who also celebrates her half birthday, commits to elaborate elf on the shelf surprises for a prolonged period each year, is her Girl Scouts troop leader, etc.). She's been asking her fairy to take her to Neverland. The fairy responded "not yet", and instead supplied what my daughter referred to as "free" tickets" (online $20/pp, or $139/annual which includes an adult and 3 kids) to Fairyland the next day. We took the Bart to 19th St Oakland from San Francisco, which was SUPER convenient (daughter loves the train, and I hate driving in traffic), thought a bit of a walk in the Oakland heat/humidity. Also the lake that it's located on, absolutely reeks of sewage--I don't understand how people purposely walk/jog along the edges; but at least you can't really smell it from Fairyland. Just walk on the upper sidewalk or across the street if you share in my disgust. You'll get plenty of cute photos. The few rides they have (4 rides total) are very cute, had no lines on a summer weekday, and only accommodate heights between 36"-54" (except for the Jolly Trolley train which is all heights though adults need to watch their heads when squeezing in and out). The height restriction is very important to know before you go, to ensure your kid isn't disappointed. Wear sunscreen. No mosquitoes, which I was concerned about given the standing lake water and humidity. There are outdoor sinks with soap and antibacterial to wash your hands periodically, which I appreciated. As expected, a high priced gift shop, though it's stocked primarily with smaller toys, so if you're roped into purchasing something it won't break the bank. The single restaurant counter is actually quite perfect! Imaginibbles serves super cute, kid friendly healthy food that is reasonably priced at ~$7/entree. Smaller portions, but in my opinion, perfect for a theme park. The reusable cup ($8, includes one refill) is color changing when cold, very sturdy for a plastic cup, and you can fill with strawberry, white peach or watermelon lemonade that isn't overly sweet. You are also allowed to bring your own food, and there were plenty of folks picnicking on the large grassy area. Attractions are definitely old (paint missing throughout), and not cleaned well. Spiderwebs galore, particularly in areas that are meant to only be looked at, such as the Alice statue that you can see through a window in the Alice in Wonderland tunnel. A quick broom sweep would do wonders! There are a number of cute smaller animals, like chickens, a bearded dragon, 2 donkeys, and a land tortoise. These areas conversely appear relatively well maintained, which is fantastic for both the animals and to keep smells minimal. There is also a pressed wood town area with a slide where the kids can run around and climb into the different buildings, which seemed to be a favorite of many kids. There is a long ~30min puppet show (daily ~11am, 2pm) that changes seasonally, and somehow manages to keep most kids' attention. Magic key ($3) is an easy souvenir (colors change each day, so theoretically you can collect them), and used to hear music/stories through various boxes around the park. Though boxes are staticky (older), and some have bolts sticking out that prevent your key from being turned and thus the stories/music to play. My daughter quickly tired of them anyway, but she loves treasures like the "magic" key, so it was money well spent. There is also a hand-crank penny presser (51 cents) in the gift shop, so bring some change. One disappointment of Fairyland, is that there are literally no "fairies" anywhere to be found. You'd think they might have a few tiny fairy houses situated out of reach, or even fairy lights in trees to simulate fairies. Overall, fun filled and worth the ticket price. Just be sure your kid is in the height range for rides!

This place is strategically built so that there's shade everywhere on those hot summer days. Even…read morethe slides have covers over them so that the metal doesn't get too hot. It's this attention to detail that sets it apart from other amusement parks. And the food. Let's talk about the food. This is not your overpriced, cheap-quality, greasy carnival junk. It's actually healthy fruits and veggies with milk or other house-made stuff. Fun shapes, like a rocket quesadilla. Even my fussy eater wants to eat here. Do we need to talk about the rides or value? The kids come here all day and never want to leave!

We took our nephews for some afternoon fun & had a pretty good time!…read more Cordial & welcoming staff Nice selection of games for the location's size. Laser tag was fun but the space is small. It's perfect for 10 & under. Go-karts were fun but not very fast. They also have mini golf & water bumper cars. We had fun and enjoyed ourselves. #GoSee

Growing up in the Bay Area my family and have been to Boomers a few times but a lot more during the…read moresummer of 2026. During our visits we had the pleasure of being greeted by a new employee named Taylor. Taylor has always remained calm and professional especially during the busiest hours and days of business. Taylors happy, pleasant and helpful demeanor is very welcoming.