Six Flags Magic Mountain: Valencia
About 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Six Flags Magic Mountain is a family-friendly amusement park with rides and attractions geared to visitors from every age group. The park currently features 19 roller coasters, with a 20th – Wonder Woman Flight of Courage – slated to open in summer 2022 as the world’s longest and tallest single-rail coaster. Other attractions at one of the top theme parks in the U.S. include an array of smaller rides for kids and families, as well as myriad on-site dining and nightly entertainment. The park offers both single-day admission and passes that work all summer long.
Sesame Place San Diego: Chula Vista
Sesame Place San Diego just opened to guests for the first time in early 2022, yet the park is already popular with families who love meeting their favorite Sesame Street characters like Elmo. Spread across 17 acres less than 20 miles from San Diego, Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the popular show, with its East Coast counterpart situated near Philadelphia. Visitors to the San Diego location will find 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and slides, including a kid-friendly roller coaster, a 500,000-gallon wave pool and a musical play area with interactive features. This theme park is the first in the San Diego area to open as a Certified Autism Center; its focus on accessibility makes it a great amusement option for families seeking certain accommodations.
