1 / 6
Location
Best time
Visit on Saturdays when Great America stays open until 10 PM while the water park closes at 6 PM, allowing you to enjoy other park attractions after the water park closes
Visitor tip
Bring a waterproof lanyard with touch capability to safely capture memories and keep your phone secure during water activities
Visitor tip
South Bay Shores caters to all ages with varying slide heights, a lazy river with inflatable tubes, a wave pool, and a splash bucket area for young children—making it ideal for multi-generational family visits
About South Bay Shores
Water park with slides & river rides. Part of the Great America theme park, this water park offers river rides, slides & kids' play areas.
Quick Facts
- Water Park
- South Bay Shores Waterpark
- Admission
- Included with park admission
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area, near San Jose
- Group Activities
- Available with tailored options
What visitors say
South Bay Shores, the new waterpark at Great America, is a fantastic addition! The park's design is impressive, featuring new slides, restaurants, and plenty of seating. The wave pool and lazy river are especially enjoyable, catering to…
South Bay Shores is one not to be missed summer fun destination. The water park at the California Great America has multiple slides, boating like experience at the rushing river where you can lie down on a big inflatable tube, the tide…
The waterpark is located within California’s Great America and is quite spacious—perfect for families with young children. Admission to the waterpark is included with your ticket to the main Great America park. The entire place is very…
From 1,229 Google reviews Read all reviews
Did You Know?
- South Bay Shores is a relatively new water park integrated within California's Great America theme park, featuring a wave pool and lazy river alongside multiple slides of varying heights for different age groups
- Admission to South Bay Shores is included with California's Great America park admission, making it an integrated attraction rather than a standalone paid water park
- Gold America Season Pass members receive free entry to South Bay Shores, and the Season Gold Pass provides unlimited access to multiple parks including Great America, Gilroy Gardens, and seasonal events
Other Water Parks in Santa Clara
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:
Own this venue? Stand out from the competition.
Water Parks listings that are Featured get seen first by thousands of families every month.
- Priority placement in search
- Photo gallery showcase
- Insider tips from visitors
- Highlighted in dedicated featured section