5 Incredible Water Parks Around L.A. To Cool Off At This Summer

Secret Los Angeles • July 22, 2021

Select your bathing suit wisely.

Things are heating up and you might be a little wary of the ocean right about now, so it seems like the perfect excuse to channel our thrill-seeking inner kid and hit California’s exciting water parks. Here are 5 of the best around L.A. that you can visit right now.

1. Legoland Water Park

Honestly, who doesn’t love LEGO—especially when it’s in the form of a mega-sized, colorful brick land that you can actually step into? Here all the miniature worlds you painstakingly plugged together come to life in a wild adventure. From shipwrecks that pour gallons of water over you to giant LEGO jetskis, it’ll be hard not to have a good time. You can even build your own raft from lego before a pulse-racing drop.

Location: One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008

2. Raging Waters

This colossal water park is the largest in California, so naturally, it makes this list. With 60 acres of park filled with over 50 world-class waters attractions (like the state’s only hydromagnetic water coaster), you’ll find a way to cool down and you’ll have fun doing it.

Location: 111 Raging Waters Dr. San Dimas, CA 91773

3. Knott’s Soak City

Knott’s Berry has been delighting fans for about a century now, so it’s fair to say they know what they’re doing when it comes to creating hit rides and attractions. From seven-story plunge pools to lazy river rides, you’ll find something for every mood. There’s also delicious food to fill up on and quirky characters to encounter in between it all.

Location: 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90620

4. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

This extension of Six Flags Magic Mountain has enough heart-racing plunges and fast-winding slides to keep you entertained for days. You can test your bravery on the 75-foot-tall Black Snake Summit or the 132-foot tunnel Tornado tunnel, then wait for your heart rate to resume a normal speed in a rented cabana.

Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355

5. Buccaneer Bay at La Mirada Splash

Relative to its size and prices, this water park offers a huge amount of fun. It features a flowing river channel, three water slides, a beach entry, and two spray pad areas. Plus, it has a cute pirate theme with giant skulls decorating the attractions. Once you’re done splashing about, you can get treats from the “Captains Cravings” menu.

Location: 13806 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638