Knott's Soak City in Buena Park, CA
8039 Beach Blvd. • Buena Park, CA 90620
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Located in Buena Park, Knott’s Soak City is a thrilling California water park just steps away from Knott’s theme park. Enjoy 15 acres of excitement complete with a 750,000-gallon tidal wave pool, a seven-story tube and body slides, a lazy river, and a three-story beach house featuring 200 water guns, sprayers, nozzles and more.
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Knott’s Soak City is in Buena Park, Orange County, across from Knott’s Berry Farm at 8039 Beach Blvd, just off the 91 and 5 freeways. It’s about 10 minutes from Disneyland and 30 minutes southeast of Los Angeles.
Standard parking for cars and motorcycles is $35 and $55 for RVs and buses, while preferred parking is $55. Parking rates are subject to change.
Knott’s Soak City usually opens in mid-May and operates on select dates through early September.
The operating hours for Knott's Soak City vary throughout the season. Please refer to the operating calendar in the ticket section above for Knott's Soak City's open hours during your selected date range.
Yes, the park is family-friendly with attractions for all ages, plus shaded areas, lifeguards, and amenities for a comfortable visit. Plus, children ages 2 and under are admitted for free.
Yes, appropriate swimwear is required in Knott's Soak City. These include one- or two-piece swimsuits and rash guards. T-shirts are allowed, but just like other loose items must be removed before using the water slides and rides. Footwear, except aqua socks and aquatic-style footwear, is not permitted on Soak City attractions except in Banzai Falls and the Wedge. Pants, denim, thongs, or transparent clothing are not permitted. Swimwear with metal ornamentation such as metal buttons, rivets, zippers, or snaps is prohibited in several Knott's Soak City rides. Guests who require diapers should wear swim diapers or a diaper specifically designed for aquatic use. If you do not have appropriate bathing attire, swimsuits and other aquatic gear can be purchased at WipeOut Surf Shop in Knott's Soak City.
Swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and water shoes are recommended. Lockers are available for rent.
Yes, Knott’s Soak City offers a variety of food and drink options throughout the park, including burgers, pizza, snacks, and beverages.
Knott's offers several options and alternatives for guests with special dietary needs and food allergies.
No outside food or drinks are allowed inside Knott's Soak City except unopened and empty water bottles, baby food, and food for guests with special dietary restrictions.
Small handheld coolers not exceeding size 12x18 inches containing water and sports drinks only are allowed. Large coolers, glass, pop-up shade structures, playpens, or tents are prohibited inside Knott's Soak City.
Knott's Soak City accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express credit cards, most debit cards, and Apple and Google Pay.
No, but you can convert your cash into prepaid cards using the cash-to-cards kiosks located at Independence Hall, Davy Jones Lockers and Longboard's Grill.
Yes, lockers in various sizes are available for rent in Davy Jones Lockers.
Yes, free WiFi is available throughout Knott's Soak City.
Only ADA-defined service animals are permitted into the waterpark, but are prohibited in water attractions.
Yes, a water wheelchair is available for guests requiring accessibility assistance on a first-come, first-served basis and can be used by multiple guests on the same day. You can also find a pool lift available at the outside entrance of Sunset River. Please speak to anyone in the aquatics management team to obtain access to the water wheelchair or pool lift or for further accessibility information.
You can find the first aid station by the Davy Jones Lockers. Please do not hesitate to stop by the first aid station or notify the nearest lifeguard if you need assistance in Knott's Soak City.
No, smoking is permitted only outside Knott's Soak City and in the designated location just past the Main Gate.