California's Great America Opens South Bay Shores Opens May 23rd!
The wait is over; South Bay Shores kick off a New Season of FUN! South Bay Shores opens May 23.
California’s Great America Opens South Bay Shores May 23rd!
The wait is over; South Bay Shores kick off a New Season of FUN!
As you visit California’s Great America, get the best of both worlds, theme park rides and water slides. Northern California’s home to iconic thrills just got cooler. South Bay Shores waterpark opens for the 2026 season with something for everyone. SBS is a premier waterpark included with all park tickets and Season passes. Enjoy slides & attractions, poolside dining, private cabanas and more!
Top Thrills & Must-Ride Attractions
With all around major attractions, South Bay Shores can keep the family entertained all day. Slide up, down and all around on Coast Cruz, an exciting family waterslide. Coastal Cruz adventurers begin their aquatic journey high atop a 54-foot-tall platform and then glide through turns on a four-person raft.
Do you want to face your fears? Climb up Pacific Surge, a tower nearly seven stories tall! Pick your choice of 6 waterslides and 3 completely different extreme waterslide experiences.
Shark Reef Plunge
Plummet down a near vertical free fall after the floor drops out from underneath your feet on these four massive six story aqua‑ drop body slides.
Feeding Frenzy
A partially enclosed tube slide that sends riders on single tubes through the spin of a lifetime as they gain speed in a curved‑ tunnel that blasts them into a bowl. Maximum of one guest per single tube.
Barracuda
Just as intimidating as its namesake predator, Barracuda delivers fearsome speed, thrilling turns and a scream-worthy dive down a steep plunge.
Activities for Young Kids
Have littles that want a tame fun filled attraction? Visit Otter Trotter! Otter Trotter is perfect for young children. Kids can splash around in lively water jets that spray in every direction, while the interactive features keep them engaged and entertained.
South Bay Shores will be open weekends and Memorial Day through June 6th, where the park will open for daily operations alongside California’s Great America. Grab a Gold Pass and get access to all parks in CA including Knott’s Berry Farm, and Hurricane Harbor Phoenix. Purchase now!
See you there!