California's Great America
🎢 Active: 9
☠️ Defunct: 5
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About the Park
California's Great America is located in Santa Clara, CA. Opening in 1976, the park has been in service for 50 years featuring 9 active coasters and 5 defunct coasters.
🎢 Active Coasters
- 1976
- 1993
- 2013
- 1986
- 1999
- 1991
- 2001
- 2018
- 1987
☠️ Historic & Retired Coasters
- 1977–2002
- 1976–1980
- 1998–2010
- 2000–2003
- 1976–1988
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🎢 Fun Facts About California's Great America
Fact 1: California's Great America features the Gold Striker, the tallest and fastest wooden coaster in Northern California.
Fact 2: The park originally opened in 1976 as "Great America" and became California's Great America in 1984 after a name change.
Fact 3: In addition to its rides, the park includes a water park area called South Bay Shores, perfect for cooling off on hot days.
Fact 2: The park originally opened in 1976 as "Great America" and became California's Great America in 1984 after a name change.
Fact 3: In addition to its rides, the park includes a water park area called South Bay Shores, perfect for cooling off on hot days.
Updated: May 16, 2026