South Bay Shores
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South Bay Shores is a water park located at California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara, California. The water park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair and opened as Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay in 2004. The name was shortened to Boomerang Bay in 2007.
attractions: California's Great America, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara Marriott, Hilton Santa Clara, Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine, Drop Tower, Planet Snoopy, The Grizzly, California's Great America Passenger Drop Off Area, restaurants: HiroNori | Craft Ramen, Iguanas Burritozilla, Bourbon Steak Santa Clara, Indian Sizzler, Amakai Japanese Cuisine, Great American Hot Dogs and Snacks, Fremont Kabob Restaurant, Maggie's Smokehouse & Fried Chicken, House of Bagels, Pizza My Heart
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South Bay Shores is a water park located at California's Great America amusement park in Santa Clara, California. The water park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair and opened as Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay in 2004. The name was shortened to Boomerang Bay in 2007.
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CliftonClifton
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JoshuaJoshua
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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 pool offering experience of the ocean waves, sprinkles and bucket splash for kiddies to do some rain dance. The height of the slides varies for all ages. Though some of the big ones were closed when we visited. The South Bay shores is open only until Sep 4 2023. The park opens intermittently on weekends. Do check the calendar if you plan to go. Saturdays are usually the best days when the CGA is open until 10 while the waterpark closes at 6. So you can combine it with some other activities after that. The waterpark has plenty of changing rooms. It has a shop in case you forgot to carry any of your swimwear and locker facility for those wanting to secure their items before hitting the water. Waterproof lanyard with touch is highly recommended to capture some memories and keep your phone safe during the activities. Life jackets are available for all ages. Gold America Seasons pass members enter free. This waterpark is comparable or may be bigger than the one at Legoland. Happy summers!!
Ruchita AgarwalRuchita Agarwal
40
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 those who prefer a more relaxed experience. They offer convenient amenities like lockers, including extra-large ones, and cabanas available for rent. The Sand Bar next to the wave pool serves beer on tap and delicious flatbread pizza. Additionally, there's a Dip 'n Dots cart for tasty treats. Changing rooms and bathrooms are readily available, ensuring no long waits in line. However, some visitors have experienced frustratingly long lines at the restaurants, and the quality and pricing at Pier 76 were disappointing. On the bright side, Shark Bites provided a great experience with delicious food.
Daniel FloresDaniel Flores
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As I was about to ride the tube plunge slide ANAJE, the safety guard said the glasses weren't allowed. But the guard downstairs said that I would be able to deposit my glasses so that I could retreat it later, and I was planning on repeat rides. He said he doesn't know, so I lose my place at the front of the line and go all the way downstairs to put my glasses and get in line from the very start. Then, when it was almost my turn, a bunch of kids at my front called out their friend's name loudly, and at least 4 of them cut in line in front of me. I notified ANAJE that the kids have skipped the line. He again says he doesn't know if it's against the policy. He asks another lady beside him, shrugged, and says she doesn't know. I wish I could see her name, but she had flipped her name tag. The kids that cut in front of me apologize and go back to their place in line and I said to them "These kids are more responsible than these adults who are not doing the job they are paid to do." I checked CGA's code of conduct, and skipping line is indeed, 'Line Breaking-place holding in line' is not permitted. This is common sense what the hell is wrong with CGA's safety guards???! I have no personal feelings against ANAJE other than that he has failed to do his job. But I also think upper management is at fault here as they didn't educate and guide the workers here whom, in this case, lacked common sense and were ego tripping.
ReA HanReA Han
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If you aren't there at opening, you prob won't get a shaded spot. Many, at least 3-4 rides were not functioning or would break down throughout the day. Seemed to be an issue throughout the whole park. They are extreme with rules on certain rides. They would not allow us to wear our sandals or even watershoes in the line of the ride. The issue with this is the concrete was extremely hot on bare feet and there were large portions of the line in direct sunlight. Obviously you can not ride with your shoes, however, in other parks they allow you to hold your shoes to your chest or in your lap as you go down. The wave pool area was shoe chaos! Everyone was leaving there shoes infront of the entrance and every so often the employees would just push/throw all the shoes further away from the entrance. (Keep in mind there is no sign or designated area for shoes) When people came out, they could not find their shoes (all the while,concrete burning their bare feet) and they would just take shoes that did not belong to them. And so on and so on. Utter chaos. Overall, as a Waterpark, not worth it. But as a quick place to cool off in between roller-coaster riding, sure ok.
Magdalena De La TorreMagdalena De La Torre
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Nearby Attractions Of South Bay Shores
California's Great America
Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara Marriott
Hilton Santa Clara
Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Our Lady of Peace Church & Shrine
Drop Tower
Planet Snoopy
The Grizzly
California's Great America Passenger Drop Off Area

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Santa Clara Marriott
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Hilton Santa Clara
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Nearby Restaurants Of South Bay Shores
HiroNori | Craft Ramen
Iguanas Burritozilla
Bourbon Steak Santa Clara
Indian Sizzler
Amakai Japanese Cuisine
Great American Hot Dogs and Snacks
Fremont Kabob Restaurant
Maggie's Smokehouse & Fried Chicken
House of Bagels
Pizza My Heart

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Iguanas Burritozilla
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Bourbon Steak Santa Clara
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Indian Sizzler
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