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Knott's Soak City
Dive into endless summer fun with thrilling slides, wave pools, and family-friendly water adventures!
4.4(5 reviews)
arts-entertainment
$$$
Dive into endless summer fun with thrilling slides, wave pools, and family-friendly water adventures!
Knott's Soak City is a premier water park located in Buena Park, CA, offering a splash-filled escape for families and thrill-seekers alike. With exciting water slides, a massive wave pool, a lazy river, and dedicated splash zones for kids, it's the perfect destination for beating the heat. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with shaded areas, food options, and attentive lifeguards, making it an ideal spot for birthdays, group outings, or a day of pure fun. Plan ahead for the best experience with tips on parking, footwear, and bringing your own snacks to maximize your visit.
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Experience adrenaline-pumping rides including family-friendly slides and high-speed options for all ages.
Splash in the expansive wave pool or relax on the lazy river with float tubes for a leisurely water adventure.
Safe, shaded play areas with interactive water features designed specifically for younger children.
Host memorable events with party packages, seating areas, and dedicated services for special occasions.
Enjoy on-site dining with snacks, burgers, pizza, and drinks, or bring your own cooler for added convenience.
Trained staff and vigilant lifeguards ensure a secure environment for all guests throughout the park.
We visited Soak City on a weekday during the summer and it was very busy—seemed to be at full capacity. We arrived later in the day, so finding available seating was tough. I’d definitely recommend bringing your own chairs and an umbrella for the grassy areas. Getting through security was a bit of a hassle—my keys, phone, and the zipper on my toiletries bag triggered the scanner and turned the process into a full 5-minute ordeal. Once inside, the atmosphere was fun and family-friendly. We enjoyed the lazy river, and although there was about a 10-minute wait for floating tubes, it wasn’t bad. Food-wise, the pizza line was long, but the cafe with burgers and fries moved much quicker. Unfortunately, my phone got ruined—next time I’d bring a better waterproof pouch or just leave it in the car. Overall, we had a great time and I would definitely visit again!
We celebrated a birthday. Food is $40-50 per person. Very few trees, and we had to sit in the sun all day. That's the only unpleasant thing. We waited for a few hours for a place under an umbrella to become free. A boy started drowning in the waves, and the rescuers saved him. They did a great job. You can trust children! Thanks to the rescuers.
We visited Knott’s Soak City on a Sunday with our three kids. Overall, it was fun — but there are a few things to know in advance if you want the best experience. Parking was a challenge. It cost $35, which we expected, but by noon it was completely full. We spent nearly 20 minutes circling the lot, and the one-way parking lanes were poorly marked and confusing. Our kids got discouraged thinking we’d have to leave, but luckily we caught someone leaving and followed them to their spot. The park itself is lively but packed, which is understandable for a hot summer weekend. We started with the Lazy River — unfortunately, it wasn’t very “lazy” without a float. Only about 20% of people had access to float tubes, and the rest were standing around or wading through. The real issue though was the flooring: the surface was extremely rough. My wife and I both got cuts on our toes, and all three of our kids had scrapes or cuts on their fingers. It felt like walking on coarse sandpaper — something we’ve never experienced at other water parks. That said, there were still plenty of enjoyable areas. The slides were exciting, the wave pool was great for the kids, and the splash zones were well-designed and shaded. We noticed some families brought in their own food and drinks (smart move), but we didn’t — and paid high prices for basic snacks and drinks. If we return, we’ll bring water shoes and pack our own cooler without question. Final verdict: There’s fun to be had here, but you have to plan ahead — especially for float access, food, and foot protection. The park needs to address the flooring issue seriously; safety shouldn’t be compromised. That said, our family made some great memories, and with better prep next time, we’d be more ready to enjoy it fully.
Is really fun here. I Love the water slides, especially the one where you can get in with the whole family. The lazy river is super big and fun. There's a ride where you slide on your belly. Overall I think Soak City is the best place to go for summer. ( Reviewed by my 9year old daughter)
Fun in the sun and it couldn’t have been more perfect for my kids since they love the water, me, not so much! I recommend coming to the water park on weekdays as there are less people and you can get more rides in. Park open at 10 and most people are lined up by 930. Parking is 35, if you are local, probably uber there is cheaper. I recommend getting a food pass for 51$ as you can get food every 90 minutes and drinks every 15 minutes. Once’s you get in find a place to park your stroller or wagon. They do allow you to bring in food and water , which is so good because my kids find American food harder to chew bc it is drier. Plenty of smaller playground for younger kids. Get on all the rides first thing and then do lazy river and wave pool. Pack extra towels and a picnic blanket bc there is a place to do that! We barely used the chair bc after being in the water, the kids were cold and needed to dry out.
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