About Knott's Soak City
A budget-friendly water park alternative to Disneyland, perfect for families looking to beat the summer heat with a great selection of slides, a relaxing lazy river, and unique local treats like Boysenberry Punch.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families wanting a more affordable alternative to major theme parks like DisneylandMid-week summer outings to avoid heavy weekend crowdsFamilies with children of all ages looking to cool off during the summer
Why families love it
- Excellent selection of water slides with short wait times on off-peak days
- The popular lazy river is a crowd favorite for relaxing
- Unique and highly praised Boysenberry Punch available throughout the park
- Clean seating areas and friendly, helpful staff
- Lazy river
- Fast-thrill water slides
Insider tips
- Do not bring cash; the park only accepts ATM or credit cards
- Purchase tickets online in advance for cheaper rates
- Visit mid-week to enjoy virtually no wait times on major slides
- Bring plenty of sunscreen, flip-flops, and snacks
- Look into the Go City Pass for significant discounts on admission
Good to know before you go
- Trying to pay with cash
- Arriving unprepared for the $30 parking fee
- Strict cashless policy which can catch unprepared visitors off guard
- Difficult parking situation due to sharing a lot with Camp Snoopy
- Limited shower and rinse-off stations before and after swimming
- Crowds
- Very low crowds and minimal wait times during mid-week visits
- Value
- Significantly cheaper than Disneyland, especially when booking tickets online or using a Go City Pass. However, expect a high parking fee of $30, locker rental fees, and standard theme park food pricing starting around $15 for combos.
- Food
- Snacks are recommended to bring along
What parents say
"The best park in Los Angeles and wont break the bank like Disneyland will. They are know for their Boysenberry Punch which is really good and i ended up getting it at every place i got food or a drink cause you cant find it anywhere else, they also sell bottles in some stores, and the ride collection is fantastic for such a small plot of land they really use their land to the max with Ghostrider being one of the best woodies in the world."
2 weeks ago
"Very good place for family to break the heart of summer but will need a lot of sunscreen, flip flap and snackes"
5 months ago
"Great mid week adventure. It wasn't busy either. Water was nice even though the weather was in the high 70s. If you're brave and ride the fast slides, you'll never wait more than a few minutes. We purchased the "Go City Pass" and received huge discounts on entry. Be prepared to pay $30 for parking. Overall, it was a lot of fun. We will return again."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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