Buena Park, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1887 (137 years ago)Population: 83.3 thous.Area: 10.55 mi²Elevation: 79 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°50'49"N, 117°59'53"W
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Buena Park Top Attractions

Buena Park Attractions - What to See and Explore

Buena Park offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Silver Bullet Roller Coaster, Xcelerator, Sierra Sidewinder, Timber Mountain Log Ride. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • silver bullet roller coaster buena park
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Silver Bullet Roller Coaster

    Silver Bullet is a western-themed steel inverted roller coaster designed by Bolliger & Mabillard located at Knott's Berry Farm, an amusement park in Buena Park, California. The $16 million roller coaster was announced on December 1, 2003 and opened on December 7, 2004.

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    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Xcelerator

    Xcelerator is a steel launched roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. It was Intamin's first hydraulically launched coaster, while also the fourth Intamin installation at Knott's, alongside Sky Cabin, Calico River Rapids and Perilous Plunge.

  • sierra sidewinder buena park
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Sierra Sidewinder

    Sierra Sidewinder is a steel spinning roller coaster located in the Camp Snoopy section of Knott's Berry Farm. It was the first spinning roller coaster in the United States to feature trains with multiple spinning cars, rather than an individual spinning car, like those found on a Reverchon or Zamperla Twister Coaster.

  • timber mountain log ride buena park
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Timber Mountain Log Ride

    The Timber Mountain Log Ride is a themed log flume water dark ride at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, United States. The ride is themed after the Knott's Calico Ghost Town. The ride is one of the oldest log flumes in the United States and is the most popular ride at Knott's Berry Farm.

  • coast rider buena park
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Coast Rider

    Coast Rider is a steel wild mouse roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California.

  • montezoomas revenge buena park
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Montezooma's Revenge

    Montezooma's Revenge is a shuttle roller coaster located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, United States. Designed by Anton Schwarzkopf, the ride opened on May 21, 1978, and is one of eight flywheel-launched units manufactured for theme parks around the world.

  • pony express roller coaster buena park
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Pony Express Roller Coaster

    Pony Express is a steel motorbike roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. It is the first Zamperla-manufactured motocoaster to be placed in the United States, beginning operations on May 22, 2008.

  • timberline twister buena park
    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Knott's Berry Farm

    Knott's Berry Farm is a 57-acre theme park located in Buena Park, California, owned and operated by Cedar Fair. In 2015, it was the twelfth-most-visited theme park in North America and averages approximately 4 million visitors per year.

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    Amusement • Amusement park • Amusement ride

    Jaguar!

    Jaguar! is a junior roller coaster located at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Built by Zierer and designed by Werner Stengel, the coaster opened to the public in 1995.

  • movieland wax museum buena park
    Art museum • Tourist information • Museum

    Movieland Wax Museum

    The Movieland Wax Museum, was the largest wax museum in the United States with over 300 wax figures in 150 sets. Located in Buena Park, California, it was for decades one of the most popular wax museums in the United States.

  • ralph b clark regional park buena park
    Baseball field • Park

    Ralph B. Clark Regional Park

    Ralph B. Clark Regional Park is an urban park located in the cities of Fullerton and Buena Park, California. The park is maintained by Orange County Regional Parks, the government division that controls the regional parks in Orange County.

  • old maizeland school buena park
    Memorial

    Old Maizeland School

    The Old Maizeland School also called the Rivera School was designated a California Historic Landmark on April 8, 1960. The Old Maizeland School was built in 1868 in what is today Pico Rivera, California by James C. Shugg. James C.

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    33°50'39"N • 117°59'57"W

    Knott's Berry Farm's Wild West Stunt show

    Knott's Berry Farm's Wild West Stunt Show debuted on October 7, 1974. The show was written by Gary Salisbury and was only scheduled to run Monday through Friday during the Winter season in the Wagon Camp Theatre.

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    33°50'10"N • 118°1'30"W

    San Marino Elementary

    Park

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    33°49'57"N • 118°1'34"W

    Buena Park Raceway

    Game and entertainment center • Park

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    33°51'51"N • 117°59'53"W

    Dreger Clock

    The Dreger Clock is a large town clock with 19 different dials and displays which tell the local time, the time in 12 international cities, the phase of the moon, the date and day of the week.

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Things to See and Do in Buena Park by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Buena Park.

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Buena Park – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Buena Park, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Rodeo Drive (Los Angeles), Griffith Park (Los Angeles), Mission San Juan Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano).

  • rodeo drive los angeles28 milesNW
    Street, Shopping, Shopping district

    Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles

    Rodeo Drive, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, epitomizes luxury, fashion, and exclusivity. This famed shopping district, spanning just three blocks within the 90210 zip code, is home to a constellation of high-end designer boutiques, jewelry stores...

  • griffith park los angeles26 milesNW
    Park

    Griffith Park, Los Angeles

    Griffith Park, nestled in the eastern Santa Monica Mountain range, is the cherished green heart of Los Angeles and one of the largest urban parks in North America. Spanning over 4,300 acres, it offers Angelenos and visitors alike a sublime retreat from the urban...

  • mission san juan capistrano31 milesSE
    Reportedly haunted, Museum, History museum

    Mission San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano

    Nestled in the heart of the charming city of San Juan Capistrano, California, lies the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano. This venerable site, now a museum, stands as a testament to California's rich Spanish heritage and offers a captivating glimpse into the past...

  • whisky a go go28 milesNW
    Dancing, Nightlife

    Whisky a Go Go

    The Whisky a Go Go is an iconic nightclub and music venue located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California. Since its opening in 1964, it has been a launching pad for countless music careers and a hotspot for rock and roll culture.

  • j paul getty museum los angeles32 milesNW
    Museum

    J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

    Nestled atop the hills of Los Angeles, the J. Paul Getty Museum, commonly known as the Getty, is a paragon of art and architecture. This remarkable museum offers a diverse collection of European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts...

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Best Time To Visit Buena Park

Learn when is the best time to travel to Buena Park weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June, October and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June and July. Most of it rains in January and February.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Buena Park?

The top attractions to visit in Buena Park are:

What is the best time to visit Buena Park?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June, October and December. The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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