California's Great America Season Pass: Everything You Need to Know
A Season Pass is the most popular pass at California's Great America.
In this guide, we'll explain what California's Great America Season Pass is, the differences between the different Season Passes, and whether or not it's worth it.
What is California's Great America Season Pass?
A Season Pass allows a pass holder to visit California's Great America an unlimited number of times throughout their operating season.
Benefits will vary depending on which type of Season Pass you purchase, however, they all include:
- Unlimited Visits to Great America & South Bay Shores (water park)
- Free Parking
- Bring a Friend Discount Tickets
- Discounts on Food & Merchandise
Types of Season Passes at California's Great America
There are two types of Season Passes at California's Great America including:
- Silver Pass
- Gold Pass
The Gold Pass includes everything the Silver Pass offers along with access to Gilroy Gardens and special events that occur throughout the year such as WinterFest and Tricks & Treats.
1. Silver Pass
The Silver Pass is perfect for visitors who are mainly interested in having unlimited access to California's Great America while enjoying a few useful perks (such as free parking & Bring a Friend discount tickets) along the way.
Silver Pass benefits include:
- Unlimited Visits to Great America & South Bay Shores through Labor Day
- Free General Parking
- 10% Food & Merchandise Discounts
- Bring-A-Friend Discount Tickets
- Pass Perks Rewards
2. Gold Pass
A Gold Pass offers everything that a Silver Pass offers along with unlimited visits to Gilroy Gardens, and access to special seasonal events without needing to purchase an additional ticket.
Gold Pass benefits include:
- Unlimited Visits to Gilroy Gardens
- Unlimited Visits to Limited-Time Events Such as Tricks and Treats & WinterFest
- 2 Pre-K Passes
- Unlimited Visits to Great America & South Bay Shores for the season
- Free General Parking
- 10% Food & Merchandise Discounts
- Bring-A-Friend Discount Tickets
- Pass Perks Rewards
How to Purchase a California's Great America Season Pass
You can purchase your Season Pass directly from the park, California's Great America site, or California's Great America App.
PAY FOR YOUR SEASON PASS OVER TIME
California's Great America allows visitors to spread their Season Pass Payments over 11 months, rather than needing to pay it all at once.
When purchasing your Season Pass, you'll need to make an initial payment, and for the next 11 consecutive months, you'll pay a fixed amount every month.
How it Works
- Select which season pass you want to purchase
- Input your billing information
- Upload a picture of yourself for your season pass or opt to take a picture at the park
- Check out
WHEN SHOULD I GET A SEASON PASS?
If you're planning on visiting the park at least 2 times in a season, a Silver Pass may be a great option for you.
A Silver Pass pays for itself in under 2 visits.
WHEN SHOULD I NOT GET A SEASON PASS?
If you're only planning on visiting the park one time for the entire season, a 1-day ticket will be a better fit, instead of a Season Pass.
SEASON PASS UPGRADES
During checkout, you will be given the option to upgrade your pass with a variety of options (that will also last for the entire season) including:
- All Season Dining
- Season Drink Bottle
- All Season Sun Pix
- Paper Cup Season Pass Drink Plan
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