Knott's Berry Farm Amusement Park

Address: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA

Website: https://www.knotts.com

Admission: Single-day tickets vary by date (typically around $60-$100); season passes and discounts available - check official site for current adult prices

Knott’s Berry Farm is an amusement park in Buena Park, California, that evolved from a family-run berry farm and culinary operation into a major regional theme park. The park blends historic-themed areas with modern rides and seasonal events.

Knott’s began as a family business focused on berries and a restaurant; attractions were added over time, with the Ghost Town area developed in the mid-20th century and later expansions turning the site into a full amusement park. The park’s growth reflected the expansion of Southern California’s theme-park industry.

The park is located in Buena Park in northern Orange County, roughly 20 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and near other regional attractions.

• Origins: The park evolved from a roadside berry stand and tea room into a full theme park over the 20th century; Ghost Town attractions date back to the park’s early years.

What to See#

• Ghost Town: A themed area recreating an Old West town with period buildings, shops, and staged attractions; it was one of the park’s original themed sections and remains a central identity element.
• Camp Snoopy: A family-oriented section with Peanuts characters, kid-sized rides, and gentle attractions designed for younger children.
• Boardwalk: A seaside boardwalk-themed area added to the park that includes mid-intensity rides and games oriented toward teens and families.

Knott’s Berry Farm is in Buena Park, California, just off Beach Boulevard and near the I‑5 freeway. From downtown Los Angeles it is about 20-25 miles southeast (roughly 25-45 minutes by car depending on traffic); from Disneyland/Anaheim it is about 5-8 miles northwest (roughly 10-20 minutes).

The Buena Park Amtrak/Metrolink station is roughly 1-2 miles from the park (about a 30-40 minute walk or a short taxi/ride share). The park has on‑site parking; local Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) buses also serve the area (check OCTA routes for current stops).

• If you want shorter lines, go midweek or arrive at park opening and head first to the signature coasters before crowds build later in the day.
• Consider purchasing a Fast Lane pass on busy weekends and holidays-Knott's offers skip-the-line options for peak attractions that dramatically cut wait times, especially in summer.
• Before or after rides, walk into Ghost Town and look for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant adjacent to the park-the original restaurant often has shorter lines early and offers the historic context many visitors miss.