Because Los Angeles, California, is the second largest city in the country and a major tourist destination, the area is packed with parks and attractions for all ages. The area has four main water parks for both tourists and locals. Los Angeles also has more than its share of warm and sunny days. So pick a day and hit the water!
Raging Waters is California's largest water park and has been ranked a top-10 national water park by the Travel Channel. The park has a sand beach, more than 50 landscaped acres, and 36 slides and attractions.
Raging Waters, San Dimas
111 Raging Waters Drive
San Dimas , CA 91773
909-802-2200
ragingwaters.com
At Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Los Angeles, you can choose from a selection of high-speed water slides or spend the afternoon relaxing on a raft in the Lizard Lagoon. The park also offers special water rides and attractions for younger kids. Six Flags Magic Mountain is next door.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
661-255-4527
sixflags.com
Wild Rivers is a family amusement water park with a selection of more than 40 water rides and attractions, including two wave pools, activity pools, and water slides. The water park offers a water walk and safari river expedition for those who want to take it easy. Wild Rivers has activities for all ages.
Wild Rivers
8770 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
949-788-0808
wildrivers.com
Knott's Soak City is located six miles from Disneyland and offers 10 water attractions including a lazy river, multi-lane speed slides, inner-tube slides, a 750,000 gallon wave pool and a children's pool and activity area. The water park is near Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park.
Knott's Soak City
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90620
714-220-5200
knotts.com
