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2026 Pre-K Passes Now Available

The California's Great America Pre-K Pass is back for 2026! The Pre-K Pass is FREE for kids ages three to five years old and includes unlimited visits for 2026 Season, including South Bay Shores waterpark! With your Pre-K Pass, your child can come and go as often as you’d like all season – for FREE.

Getting your child’s Pre-K Pass:

Step 1: Purchase

Step 2: Register

  • Register your child online for their free Pre-K Pass by August 1, 2026. Guests may not register at the park.

Step 3: Activate

  • After registering your kids, bring them to the park on a public operating day to activate their pass at the main entrance by August 1, 2026. Make sure to bring your child and a valid birth certificate or passport that shows their age.

Step 4: Play

  • After you activate your Pre-K pass, your child can come and go as often as you’d like throughout the season – for FREE!

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