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Knotts Soak City
8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, United States
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Review №1

Great time! We went on Sunday with our two 6 year olds, watched the play & puppet show. Both our kids loved everything about this place. We met family who have a 4 and 2 year old, also loved it . Train ride was fun for kids. Highly recommend it. Kids loved it so much we returned the next day to do it again.

Da
Review №2

Im a frequent flyer to Knotts Berry Farm but this is the first time Ive tried Soak City thanks to the Dual park pass that we purchased. We usually stay at the Knotts Berry Farm Hotel which never disappoints and they also have an excellent restaurant called Amber Waves conveniently located between both parks. Along with Knotts Berry Farm, Soak City has carried on the excellent customer service with not only in safety but food. If you can afford the Cabana I would highly suggest it. The cabanas are very clean and food is excellent and the service is always impeccable plus, they offer free life vests for everyone. Enjoy your summer hope to see you there.

Da
Review №3

Wonderful location for a wedding! Jeremy is the event manager onsite and is great to work with and very accommodating. I worked with him for a recent wedding in April and as a floral vendor (Marbled Mint), he made our process seamless during setup. Hes easy going and professional which is a perfect fit for wedding couples. The venue is fun and unique and spacious.

Ri
Review №4

This was our first time, everything was very organized except the computers were down for about 20 minutes. Cam was very helpful and courteous. I felt this was for the younger crowd, not sure we would do it again. I think we will leave it to the younger people. :-)

Ka
Review №5

A fun day for the whole family. Decent price. Lots to do. Lines werent too long. Save yourself $15 on the locker and leave valuables at home

Ru
Review №6

Had a great time at the track. Everyone was very professional. Vehicles were is good working order. Race opportunities were ample. Bring the family. Fun for all ages.

Se
Review №7

Knotts Soak City is the best go kart racing ever! The customer service is very nice and friendly and the cars are really fast. They have a pool table in the back, basketball game, and air hockey to play when you are waiting for your race.

Ru
Review №8

My son totally enjoyed his self. 1 race for juniors was 12 laps, and 1 race for adults was 14, not bad at all! Super fun for the family and friends.

Ra
Review №9

How we miss you. Hopefully 2022 is gonna be 100% safe for us to enjoy this park again. & that seasonal passes will still be sold.

Cl
Review №10

One of our favorite places in Oakland. We have been coming Childrens Fairyland since our son was about 1 year old. We have been here countless times and we still love it. Its such a magical place. Yes its getting old but they are trying to keep it up instead of putting brand new stuff.

De
Review №11

This place is great for all ages Im 55 here with my 2 year old granddaughter. If your a season pass holder you get to enter a hour earlier before they open to public so get get best seats!! Its worth it if you plan on coming alot in the summer.

Sc
Review №12

Ohhhh lots of fun here. Definitely go. Had a blast. Swam all day. Loved the lazy river and the tide pool. Clean and well maintained.

RA
Review №13

Such an amazing place and good times. I dont think you have to be a kid to enjoy this place as Im still in love with it and have a blast every time!

Me
Review №14

I live in Buena Park and have annual passes. Very convenient and always clean. Love all the slides and riding the Lazy River. I would recommend this place if your visiting the area on a hot summer day.

Ko
Review №15

The go karts are fast and fun. You get your moneys worth . I see other people on here complaining about the wait time but hey you have to wait wherever you go and thats just the way life is.

Co
Review №16

Great place . . kids had so much fun . . didnt want to leave . . food was great too !

Ju
Review №17

Great place to spend some good time and kill the hot weather

Ms
Review №18

We have a season pass for a reason! Especially with a 1 year old. I definitely recommend. Arrive early stay a few hours and you’ve had your slate of fun! It’s small so don’t expect a large water park. But it’s worth the trip with a little one. Some of the rides have a wait but if your just trying to cool off from the heat the wave pool and lazy river get the job done.—— I will also add if you get the season pass. Get the parking. The food options not so much because then you will not enjoy it as much!

Di
Review №19

Love it here. Especially since summer is here. I recommend getting the gold pass with the dinning option. And the annual cup they offer for like 30 buck for the while year. Incase it gets stolen or lost it can be replaced!

IS
Review №20

So much fun! But WICKED pricey. $50 per person, yikes! Hit the lotto before you take the -whole- family, otherwise just take your favorites.

To
Review №21

I came to Knott’s Soak City last weekend with my family and a few friends. I strongly recommend paying the $250 to rent a cabana to put all your stuff so you don’t have to compete with others for lounge space. This will also allow you to relax in between attractions. The cabanas also have food and drink service! The slides are a ton of fun and the staff is super helpful if you need them. Food is a little bit on the expensive side, but we all thought it was delicious. Everyone in my group had a wonderful time at Knott’s Soak City! Don’t forget to apply sunscreen every hour or so.

Ma
Review №22

I love this place cabanas good service clean water in the games lines move quick on the rites nice I recommend you to go

He
Review №23

This place is great for families and or couples. Fun, fun all around! If you have $$ definitely a cabana would be the best option. Not mention everything comes to you!

El
Review №24

The greatest! Enjoy all the iconic and fun things here! Make sure to read up on how to use your max passes and different apps such as touring plans and your trip should be successful and so fun!!

Co
Review №25

Good for the summer and cheap when you get the annual pass

Na
Review №26

Great place to cool off while having fun with the kids.

Ca
Review №27

Nice place if you have a pass. Lots of life guards. Cabanas are nice, but the cabana rental staff seems harried and unresponsive. For the price the cabanas could be improved. Soft product and service is good, but things like misters on the cabana would have been a nice touch for hot days. Food is decent and the service is nice. On busy days the water shows how many unwashed people enter the complex.Pros: fun for kids and slide lovers. Cabanas are clean and nice. Lifeguards seem vigilant and I felt safe with my kids in the park.Cons: most kids come in unwashed and silly the park with themselves. Signs arent multi-lingual. Little extras on the cabana would really justify the price.

Jo
Review №28

I love that place so much I went to since I was four I was with my grandparents and my brother it was so much fun I love that place so much and thats why I love the food

ci
Review №29

First timer to soak city with season pass. This water park is the perfect size to bring family to enjoy a day in the water. There are 10 attractions here, and its not too crowded like other water parks, and there are plenty of lounge chairs to use free of charge. Come early for shaded areas. Water is fairly clean and not cloudy or polluted. Quite a few lifeguards and workers there to maintain operations.

St
Review №30

Best Place to Take a Kid Before Halloween to Dissipate Excessive ExcitementSeriously, they have trick-or-treating like a week before Halloween.

Ak
Review №31

Its over-hyped i was disappointed lines are almost 1hr and in summer u will feel heat standing there. Limited floating tubes make it worst. Like a wave pool, u will not even find a tube they want you to rent them. Plus not many rides compare to raging waves ...

Jh
Review №32

Aweeeesomeeeeee went here with my baby for our anniversary and we enjoyed it the people here are friendly and some will share sunscreen with you. Totally worth it! Had my phone put away in the mini lockers pretty much the whole time! This park is kinda for young kids tho. Not exactly for young adults too much

hi
Review №33

I came here last summer. I almost drowned in the wave pool even though I am a extremely strong swimmer. Also, I scraped my knee in the lazy river because the floor is basically a popcorn ceiling so your basically being pushed across a popcorn ceiling and I started bleeding all over the place. Me giving the place 2 stars is generous

Ta
Review №34

So much fun for the children ages 11-5. The wave pool was a big hit! The restrooms at the entrance were clean and fully stocked with toiletries. I recommend getting the all-day meal pass, the all-day souvenir drink bottle and the two parks combo. The parking has security patrol and labeled rows for easy finding after a long fun day.

Ja
Review №35

Its always fun at Knotts / Soak City . We attend every year. Had a blast!

JP
Review №36

Fun little place for the whole family during the hot summer month. Go early when they first open the door, hang out there for a good few hours then drive out of the park for some good food in Little Saigon then drive back for more water fun. I would recommend bringing your flip flops as the pavement can get really hot in the summer. Also, they do not have a lot of shady places in the park so if you have small kids then be mindful of where you camp out for the day as the sun can make it an a painful experience for the little ones, even if you applied a lot of sunscreen on them. They also have a good deal for both Knotts Berry Farm and Soak City admission.

st
Review №37

Family fun!!! Great spot to go! No outrage prices! Bring your own food, umbrella, blanket, folding chairs, coolers (no loose ice), no huge bags of chips or cookies, snack size only. You will get a work out climbing those stairs. Oh and watch your knees and feet on the lazy river or youll give yourself a nice scrape.

Re
Review №38

Awesome experience,really small,but lots of things to do here. Total had fun with my kids they loved it...

Jo
Review №39

Lines are long and only gets longer since one person goes at a time. Other than that it was fun! It fun for the whole family!

Ms
Review №40

My Kids My Friends and I we Soak City its fun for as ll ages plus you can get a great tan lol

Je
Review №41

Soak City is a really fun way to spend a day with your family. Its also more economical than a trip to the other really awesome park in Anaheim. The rides do get crowded and move slowly, the wave pool gets packed, I wish the Cabanas were a little less expensive. That being said, all of the employees and life guards Ive met have been amazing and knowledgeable and they have vegan options at the pizza place!

Ad
Review №42

Its packed but the lines arent too bad. Still lots of fun. Middle of the day all the lounge chairs are taken.$245 for a cabana for 8 people. Not bad if you go with the another family or something. 4 innertubes, table and 4 chairs, 4 lounge chairs and a safe.All in all, lots of fun.

Vi
Review №43

Have you ever felt the need to want to enjoy a water park but didnt like expensive fees, traveling too far, or the water park was just too big? Soak city is a perfect alternative for those hot summer days. At times the crowd could be a little rough but for the price sometimesa couple of unruly people wont bother you. The food and ride selection is pretty decent for a water park. If I could change a few things about this place I would honestly be willing to pay extra money for special events such as night dive for those hot summer nights . Open for 21+ from 730 to 1am. I loved staying at hotels that did thinks like this the atmosphere was so much more enjoyable and who doesnt like a night swim. I would also suggest adding maybe a 21+ pool area if possible to detox from all the splashing and kids. Yes people come as families but also adults come out for the occasional fun. Other than that it is very fun. The wave pool may be my most favorite . In credible waves great space and over all fun

St
Review №44

Nice place for summer!...Pros: Close to Knotts Berry Farm and Knotts Berry Farm Hotel

Je
Review №45

Great fun, lots of things to do. Great place for family time.

Je
Review №46

Nice water park for the kids I wouldnt recommend here for thrill seeking, water going adults. Perfect for children of all ages. Family Friendly 100%.

Th
Review №47

Ok this place is wayyyy to fun lol

Ne
Review №48

This is the place to spend time with grandkids and kids I am enjoying my time with them and my gran-nephew

ch
Review №49

My kids and I really enjoy soak city. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. You always see employees cleaning. The food is always fresh and tasty. The locker rooms and bathrooms are usually pretty clean or you’ll see staff cleaning them. Definitely a place you should visit this summer

Ma
Review №50

Great place to take the kids

Sa
Review №51

No, nah, nope! I wont return. Poopie in the water by the surf area. And some guests are questionable. Due to the seasons passes being inexpensive the park gets packed with rule breakers and when you request management and/or security, good luck on them responding.

Ve
Review №52

My grandnephews and their friends love this place! I think it’s great that they add this on to the Knotts Gold Card for just a few dollars. So worth the extra money.Great attractions for everyone from toddlers to grandparents. I love the wave pool and the lazy river. My grandnephews love the slides!Lots of chairs, shaded areas and plenty of food and drinks choices. Add the yearly pass for drinks if you don’t already have it. Free refills every 10 minutes for less than $35 for the year!There are lifeguards everywhere! Always people willing to help.

Ke
Review №53

So mellow! Not overcrowded at all!

Ch
Review №54

We love Soak City. Even in the hotels day of the year. The best place to be is Knotts Soak City.

S
Review №55

I love bringing my kids, i am thankful to Knotts for reasonable prices so my family and i can create summer memories. I will renew my passes.

jo
Review №56

4 star rating for a good time at a water theme park, food is good and so are the many and I mean many refreshments to any flavor soda to an army of exhaustive slushy flavors and not to mention an assortment of water rides and water related activities. Missing a star due to me almost flying off (or at least it felt like it) the slide to my death but other then that 8 highly recommend this place for a summer day!!

La
Review №57

Loved this place! Water felt great but the sun burn after wasnt.

sh
Review №58

Great summer getaway... When its not packed out.

M
Review №59

The water park is mediocre at best. Not many slides to rub the ass on but enough to get wet-At least one cheek.For the price, not a good value. There is an abundance of water parks in Southern California to pick from.... and this one would be on the “two few to mention” list. My recommendation here would be to “throw it in the gutter.... and go to another - Brother, Sister or Mother.”

Re
Review №60

Lots of fun. The rides were not very long. We hit up this park and the original farm in the same day. I plan on visiting again in a few years. My 8 year old daughter loved it. It is very much like Wild Waves in Federal Way, WA.

On
Review №61

The different water slides are rated according to different thrill levels. If you dont mind the long wait, you will surely enjoy the different slides. If youre not into long lines, you can just relax on the moving river while on a floater or in the pool with waves. There are only two restaurants with simple menu.

Th
Review №62

Very cool place with a lot of variety for the kids. It would appear you can bring small coolers which I would definitely recommend because the food is expectedly pricey. You are definitely allowed to bring umbrellas and your own chairs which I would also highly recommend because there is not much shade and the bit they do have moves with the time of day. If you go on a weekend make sure to get there early because parking actually fills up and you have to park further away every hour that passes. I still highly recommend it for a nice hot day, just be prepared because we werent!

Na
Review №63

My granddaughter and I loved the beautiful day! The only thing that was hard to swallow was $20.00 for parking and $15.00 for all day lockers. Plus food was expensive and getting in the door. Check prices before you go or find out about annual passes. The wave pool and lazy river were our favorites. It was a very fun day and wish we could afford to do it more often.

Mi
Review №64

Wow what a great place for familys. It was nice to see familys having fun

ki
Review №65

First time getting season tickets for me and my girls.... its worth it... I got 2 Gold passes for the girls and 1 Platinum pass for myself because I got parking included... The passes allows you to get food discounts etc.. weve been to soak city 4 times now for the 2019 summer and we made sure to come on the last weekend before soak city is closed for the Fall season.... However, we can still visit Knotts Berry farm... You can bring food and drinks with you, but no glass ware/ containers or illuminun foils or cans... If you are bringing a cooler it has to be a certain size... please check their website...

Sa
Review №66

The lazy river was disgusting. The yellow submarine had poop 3 times when we were there, which was nasty and hard to tell my son we cant go there, it is his favorite area. If u want seats in shade get there super early and go with someone who can run with a big blanket or several towels. People are angry, if they dont see you by your seat they will move your stuff and take your seat. Then act like it was empty when they get back. So definitely have someone stay at the location just incase or grab an extra chair. Bathrooms in 2 different locations were not clean and onesin front were crowded and felt like no ac, extremely hot in there. Pizza is a bit over priced for what it is. Maybe lower prices on food and get more staff to clean up park, that be amazing :)

He
Review №67

Very nice place had great dinner walk around. Plenty of hándicap ways to get around just good place to enjoy dinner

he
Review №68

Great fun place for the family!!

Li
Review №69

Have you ever felt the need to want to enjoy a water park but didnt like expensive fees, traveling too far, or the water park was just too big? Soak city is a perfect alternative for those hot summer days. At times the crowd could be a little rough but for the price sometimesa couple of unruly people wont bother you. The food and ride selection is pretty decent for a water park. If I could change a few things about this place I would honestly be willing to pay extra money for special events such as night dive for those hot summer nights . Open for 21+ from 730 to 1am. I loved staying at hotels that did thinks like this the atmosphere was so much more enjoyable and who doesnt like a night swim. I would also suggest adding maybe a 21+ pool area if possible to detox from all the splashing and kids. Yes people come as families but also adults come out for the occasional fun. Other than that it is very fun. The wave pool may be my most favorite . In credible waves great space and over all fun

As
Review №70

A fun, easy to visit place. Highly recommend for families with many kids. Kids under 42 have less to do but can still have fun in the wave pool and the Gremmie lagoon. My rating will probably go up to 5 stars when my kid is older.The best part of our visit was the staff. They were great, friendly life guards- everywhere- that made me feel much more comfortable than I would have otherwise. My son doesnt listen well but it was like the staff understood immediately and treated him with care, better than anywhere weve been ever!

Jo
Review №71

This is a great place for kids and adults sure to have fun. Water slides, wave pool, lazy river, tots pool, and much more. Music is great, food is good, spacious and family oriented.Like most places, there are a few things that can be done to make it better, at simple as separation walls is the mens bathrooms, more shade for the chairs, and better trained employees to make the slides lines move faster, they are really slow. Huge potential for a 5 stars rating.

al
Review №72

We have gone 4 times this summer and I plan on going at least one more time before they close

Ar
Review №73

Very good place for kids and parents has a variety of foods also has very good water slides and staff also it has a gift shop

Am
Review №74

Overall a great day. Just wish there were more benches to rest. People seemed to have arrived early and claimed seating for the day. Made for an exhausting day when we could never sit to rest. The kiddo loved it!

Sa
Review №75

Loved it. Not too crowded for a hot day. Super frielndly staff.

Je
Review №76

By this park not being so large my boys 9 & 10 were pretty much able to roam the park on their own without me having to follow them every step of the way.

Da
Review №77

Don’t go. $20 to park in their car park. Badly laid out, car parks full quickly. Staff unfriendly. You can not take food in unless small ... security seemed to treat people differently (especially young girls!!!). When in it is crowded and gets dirty quickly. Sun beds and chairs packed in with little space - hardly any shade as well. Customer relations not helpful at all. Very expensive with huge queues. Whilst we were there about 10 police arrived due to an attempted child abduction. Not safe in my opinion.

Ri
Review №78

We had a great time. Lazy river is huge, good options for slides. Wave pool was fun but crowded. Only negatives were the limited options for food and the long lines.

ca
Review №79

The best place n fun close to my house too beautiful

Mi
Review №80

Its so awesome .I love it there

Mi
Review №81

We rented a Cabana at Soak City in the Malibu Cabana are as we were spending Father’s Day with a party of 8. It at first seemed a bit pricey but between the privacy, extra tubes you get table side service for food and drinks plus our server Luis was incredible and showed top notch skills I’ve seen in a job as his. He was friendly, funny and was great with the kids and all my family. I would recommend getting a Cabana for a group event and hope you get someone as good as Luis as we did.

Ro
Review №82

Tally awesome water park. The place is spotless. The crew is awesome. The food is way better than you would think!

Je
Review №83

We spend the summers in California and Soak City is ALWAYS on our list. Super fun for the whole family. An all day activity but would reccommend for families renting a cabana if your budget allows. It just makes life easier. A place to keep your things, a central meeting spot and shade For my family its a must! Were going back next week

Je
Review №84

Fun, fast rides, lots of rides for small kids. Games

em
Review №85

We had a great time in the lines were nice and short now that so many schools are back in session but they have a serious Bee problem !! My husband was done while eating dippin dots some other lady said she was just stung and multiple other people! Im a science teacher so I understand the huge importance of bees but people need to be safe to be at the water park and not fear being stung its especially a problem for little kids!!

Ra
Review №86

Soak City is great for a full day or even if you just have a couple of hours. All the staff are really friendly and the park is surprisingly clean. We bought a season pass and the value is fantastic. Not as expensive as other attractions and 10% off of everything in the park unlike other Parks you buy a pass for where only retail is discounted.

Da
Review №87

Great small enough to be able to see it all. Obviously super kid friendly. The life jackets at every attraction are especially considerate. Pretty straight forward changing rooms are as soon as you enter. Locker rental is right next to it. Tons of parking. For $20 well worth it. And the season pass is included with the Knotts gold so definitely a win.

El
Review №88

This is one of the best water parks I have been to in awhile. The slides are awesome. The wait in the lines were not that bad. The concession food was good. Parking was a bit crowded but very organized. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

BB
Review №89

Great place to beat the heat. Lockers available from $15+ with credit/debit or cash in $5 bill increments...I only had singles. Plenty of 1st come first serve loungers and chairs.

Ke
Review №90

The wade pool and raft ride were the best!!!

Ch
Review №91

Everything was great except the lazy river because it was too strong not that lazy and I scratched my leg (last summer)

Je
Review №92

All those tubes in the wave pool make it hard for kids to swim around without getting hit in the head or pushed back under the water. Lazy river is the same but has more room to push the tubes aside, also its definitely more for shorter people. Im 57 and cant even try to float without my knees scraping the bottom. And its not fun to walk the lazy river. Kids had so much fun on the slides and the water house they have for them. Nice place to take them.

Al
Review №93

Awesome place to have quality family time. A water park the contains fun for all adults and kids and little babies Too. Affordable prices for water park only and/or you could get gold pass and take advantage of both parks Knotts Berry farm And soak city for a low monthly payment Is definitely a must to have A gold Pass. Been a gold pass member for the past 8 years. We love it !!!!

TH
Review №94

My 8 year old son loves this place. We get season passes every summer. Well worth it. Good place for all ages!

Do
Review №95

Its a lot of fun, and I love taking my 5 year old son. Once your kid is 42 tall is much more worthwhile. It makes for a great day, however due to being overly crowded and one specific slide causing my heels to die due to bumpiness on the slide (I was limping for about 5 minutes after), I would say its definitely not the best water park imaginable and have to dock one star.

Mi
Review №96

Nice place to bring the family

Ri
Review №97

Great fun. Loved the drop slides, slightly less scary than we thought. Excellent timing - the week everyone went back to school

Br
Review №98

So far Ive only been one time but I like it the park isnt too big just the right size especially if you have little ones I say under 10 years and or arent to use to water parks. Perfect starter water park.

Ni
Review №99

This is one of the best water parks I have been to in awhile. The slides are awesome. The wait in the lines were not that bad. The concession food was good. Parking was a bit crowded but very organized. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.

Ce
Review №100

Great place to have fun with the family. Cool water slides. Alot of shade area to relax. Wish they had better food.

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  • Address:8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, United States
  • Site:https://knotts.com/play/soak-city
  • Phone:+1 714-220-5200
Categories
  • Water park
  • Amusement park
  • Tourist attraction
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
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