Knotts Berry Farm

Just up the road in Buena Park, Knott's Berry Farm is California's original theme park — and one of its most beloved. What began as a roadside berry stand and fried-chicken restaurant is now home to world-class roller coasters, the rootin'-tootin' streets of Ghost Town, and the splash-happy rides of the Boardwalk.

Younger guests adore Camp Snoopy, where the Peanuts gang roams, while thrill-seekers chase coasters like GhostRider and HangTime. Seasonal events — Knott's Scary Farm in fall and Knott's Merry Farm in winter — pack the calendar, and you still can't leave without a slice of boysenberry pie. It's a short, easy trip from Anaheim and pure old-fashioned fun.