Los Angeles Amusement Parks Overview
There are several Amusement Parks throughout California. Some concentrate on thrill rides, while others are more of a theme park. Below we've listed the amusement parks that can be found in the Los Angeles region. These include the heart-stomping Six Flag's Magic Mountain, the uniquely diverse Universal Studios Hollywood and Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier where you can ride a rollercoaster over the ocean.
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Six Flag's Magic Mountain is located off the 5 freeway in Valencia. This park concentrates on serious megacoaster thrill rides. Most popular rides include Goliath, Psyclone, Scream and Colossus. Hurricane Harbor water park is also on the same lot.
Six Flag's Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
San Gabriel, CA 91776
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Universal Studios Hollywood is located off highway 101 in Universal City. This is an active movie lot with rides and shows. You can ride a tram through the studio lots, see a show like Animal Planet Live or catch one of the many themed rides like Backdraft, Revenge of the Mummy and Jurassic Park. Universal City Walk is attached and is popular for entertainment, dining and shopping.
Universal Studios Hollywood
1000 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(800) 864-8377
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Pacific Park is located at the end of the 10 freeway on the Santa Monica Pier. The park is a mix of carnival games, rides and ferrous wheel, to modern day rollercoasters and thrill rides. The pier was originally built in 1909. Charles Looff, the builder of Coney Island's first carousel, saw the potential in rides and attractions on the Santa Monica Pier and started building the Looff Pleasure Pier. My grandparents used to go dancing at the La Monica Ballroom on the end of the pier in the 1950's. The pier suffered damage over the years and was eventually scheduled for demolition. Citizens fought to preserve it as a historical landmark and by the 1980's it was restored to its former glory.
Pacific Park
380 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 260-8744
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SpeedZone is located off the 60 Freeway between Interstate 605 and the 57 Freeway. SpeedZone is a racing-themed park with drag racing, go karts, slick track racing and Grand Prix. Hop in a 300 horsepower dragster and go 0-70 in 3.5 seconds. Go full speed as you slide around the turns on the polished slick-track course. Use your racing skills to pass other drivers on the Turbo Track. Race against the clock in an ultra fast Grand Prix go-kart. Other attractions include a bowling alley, miniature golf course and arcade with racing simulation games. The café & bar serves appetizers, burgers, pizza, sandwiches and drinks including alcohol.
SpeedZone Los Angeles
17871 Castleton Street
City of Industry, CA 91748
(626)-913-9663
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