Here is a list of Amusement Parks in California that you wouldn't want to miss out on:
Belmont Park, San Diego
Belmont Park is a historic theme park located in the Mission Bay area of San Diego, California. Located on the beach, it attracts thousands of people each year. The attractions and rides include the Giant Dipper, a roller coaster that opened in 1925, a Tilt-A-Whirl, a three-story drop tower (the "Vertical Plunge"), the Liberty Carousel, an artificial wave, called the Wave House and an indoor swimming pool. Recently, the Wave House hosted Total Request Live. Newer attractions include a pendulum ride (called "The Beach Blaster") and "Chaos."
California's Great America, Santa Clara
California's Great America is an amusement park owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, located in Santa Clara, California, USA. Though presented with the name "WonderWorld", it was used as the theme park in the 1994 film Beverly Hills Cop III.
Disneyland, Anaheim
Disneyland, marketed as the happiest place on Earth, has been visited by more than 515 million guests since it opened, including presidents, royalty and other heads of state. In 2007, over 14,800,000 people visited the park making it the second most visited park in the world.
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
Originally established by Walter Knott and now owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, the Knott's Berry Farm has a 90-year legacy in the United States.
Legoland California, Carlsbad
Legoland California is the third Legoland park to open, and is the only one outside of Europe. It is split into nine sections which include The Beginning, Dino Island, Explore Village, Fun Town, Knight's Kingdom, Miniland USA, Pirate Shores, Imagination Zone, and Land of Adventures.
Pacific Park, Santa Monica
The park (located on the Santa Monica Pier) looks directly out on the Pacific Ocean, in the direction of Catalina Island. There are a total of twelve rides in Pacific Park, including a Ferris wheel that provides a view of the Pacific Ocean and a roller coaster that circles the majority of the park. The park also includes various attractions including a miniature golf course.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Magic Mountain was the first park in the world to have a 360-degree steel looping coaster. It's close proximity to Los Angeles, the hub of the American film and television industry, has resulted in its appearance in several productions including Entourage, Encino Man, My Life, On the Air Live with Captain Midnight.
