Bay Area Amusement and Theme Parks
These Bay Area Amusement and Theme Park field trip destinations have been
recommended by homeschooling parents and kids. If you have a favorite
that isn't listed here please call Homefires Journal at 650-365-9425 or
E-mail Your Field Trip Destination.
While we hope that this information is accurate, please do call to
confirm.
Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA
Phone: 408-988-1776 ext. 8858
Hours: Seasonal -- Call
Admission: $32.99/general, $19.50/kids age 3-6, free under 3.
100 acre theme park features exciting rides, movies, and shows. Costumed
characters, food, shops and kids activities. IMAX theater. This park offers
a Math Day and Science Day once-a-year (usually Spring) for students (and
homeschoolers!) when the tickets are discounted, and students can learn the
physics and math behind the rides - while enjoying the park attractions!
699 Bellevue Avenue (at Grand) Oakland, CA
Phone: 510-452-2259 or recorded message 510-238-6876
Winter Hours: Friday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Admission: Park admission is $6 for everyone ages 1 through 100 (infants under age 1 are free).
A fairy-tale theme park featuring more than 30 colorful fantasy sets.
Designed for kids 10 and under. Gentle rides, train, puppet shows,
slides, animals.
976 Blossom Hills Rd., San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-225-1533
Winter Hours: Open Weekends only
Try one of our two 18 hole golf courses. Race around the world, battle skilled Kung Fu
masters, or play skill games in our video arcade. Waterslide closed during winter.
3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA
Phone: 408-840-7100
Hours: 2008 Season Begins - March 21, 2008
California's only horticultural theme park designed for families with young
children and garden lovers featuring 19 rides, 27 attractions, 6 majestic
gardens and the world famous Circus Trees. Attractions are designed to educate
guests and foster a greater appreciation of the natural world and man's ability
to shape it.
1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA
Phone: 408-277-3000
Daily Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission: $6.00/general, free under age 2
Parking Fees: Cars $6.00
Dollar Days are the second Tuesday of each month, $1.00 admission fee.
Gentle children's theme rides, play areas, puppet shows, petting zoo, picnic
areas. Great for families with young children.
1681 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, CA
Phone: 888-448-6411
Winter Hours (Until March 31, 2008): Open: Monday 12:00pm to 5pm
Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Open: Friday 10am - 6pm
Open: Saturday and Sunday 10 am -7:00pm
Admission: Unlimited Ride Wristband $10.95 - Under 2 free
The Nut Tree Theme Park is a place where all generations can share a fun and
relaxing time together. Attractions include: Nut
Tree Railroad, Carousel, Nut Tree Flight School, California Rescue Squad and
more.
9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland, CA
Phone: 510-632-9525
Hours: Open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission: $9.50/general admission, $6.00/children 2-14, under 2 free
The Oakland Zoo is home to more than 440 native and exotic
animals.
2740 E. Olivera Road, Concord, CA
Phone: 925-689-8841
Winter Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission: Single Ticket $1.25 (all rides require 2-tickets)
Pixieland Amusement Park provides fun for young children. Attractions
include: Mini cars, mini train, merry-go-round, ferris wheel and more.
2333 South White Road, San Jose , CA
Phone: 408-238-9900
Winter Hours: Closed for the Winter
Admission: 2008 Special - 2 Season Passes for $39.99 each
Raging Waters, Northern California 's Largest Waterpark, offers 23-acres and
millions of gallons of family fun and attractions, including the newest ride
Dragon's Den.
1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-753-7080
Hours: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 365 days a year
Admission: $11.00/general admission, $8.00/youth (12-17), under 2 free
The first Wednesday of every month, admission to the Zoo is free.
The Zoo reserves the right to limit attendance on Free Days in the best
interest of the animals. We recommend that you take public transportation
because parking is limited.
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone: 831-423-5590
Hours: Daily 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Rides are seasonal - Call
Admission: Call for prices.
A classic seaside amusement park and state landmark. It features a 1911 Looff
carousel and a 1924 roller coaster "Giant Dipper" both named National
Historic Landmarks.
1001 Fairgrounds Dr. (I-80 at state Hwy 37) Vallejo, CA
Phone: 707-644-4000 ext. 374
Hours: Seasonal - Call for times.
Admission: $49.99/adult, $29.99/child ages 4-12 (and over 48 inches tall),
free 2 and under.
This 135 acre theme park contains wildlife park, oceanarium and amusement rides.
See zebras, sharks, dolphins, alligators, butterflies, cheetahs, and a
cheetahs. Educational shows and entertainment with over 30 animal attractions,
197 different species and 1,700+ animals. Offers Homeschool Discount Days
year-round -- call to inquire.
2551 Harbor Street, Pittsburg, CA
Phone: 925-439-4879
Park Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Admission: $3.50/general admission, $1.75/children 1-14
Small World Park, where family time is quality time. Enjoy the beauty and family
atmosphere of the park as you picnic, play or enjoy the rides. Drop-in for a
special occasions, reserve a large picnic site or the party castle. Small World
Park is open from April through October of each year.
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