Road Trip Through SoCal Starts Here

Pack the car and make Buena Park your home base for the ultimate SoCal summer road trip. With affordable hotels and a central location near beaches, theme parks, sports venues, and Hollywood attractions, Buena Park puts you in the center of everything Southern California is known for—while offering plenty to do right in the city.

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In Buena Park
Buena Park is packed with things to do for every type of traveler. Home to Knott’s Berry Farm, California’s first theme park, and Knott’s Soak City waterpark with 23 waterslides and a 1,700-foot lazy river, the city is built for fun. Visitors can also experience interactive dinner shows, explore award-winning dining, and taste their way through Buena Park Koreatown, a 2.5-mile dining corridor with over 90 restaurants. For a slower pace, enjoy wellness spas, scenic parks, historic landmarks, and plenty of free activities throughout the city. Check out our deals page for discounts.

5 Miles Away
Disneyland is just 5 miles from Buena Park. Select Buena Park hotels, including Knott’s Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton, offer complimentary shuttle service for guests.

Less Than 10 Miles Away
Catch an MLB game at Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels, or watch the NHL’s Ducks play at the Honda Center.

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14 Miles Away
Visit the Santa Ana Zoo, home to exotic animals, train rides, and family-friendly exhibits. Explore Discovery Cube Orange County’s leading science center with 100+ hands-on exhibits, including rocket launches, sports challenges, and a two-story dinosaurs.

15 Miles Away
Spend the day at Huntington Beach surfing, biking along the coast, snorkeling, or soaking up the SoCal sunshine.

20 Miles Away
Head into Los Angeles for museums, shopping, concerts, and iconic SoCal landmarks.

23 Miles Away
Catch a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium in the heart of Los Angeles.

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26–32 Miles Away
Snap a photo at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign, tour Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, or spend the day at Universal Studios Hollywood. For football fans, catch a Chargers or Rams game at SoFi Stadium.

Park It Here
Buena Park offers over a dozen affordable and comfortable hotels close to all the action, with standout amenities like splash pads, rooftop pools, saunas and steam rooms, outdoor firepits, EV charging stations, pet-friendly stays, on-site dining, and free hot breakfast. Select properties are also located steps from Knott's Berry Farm, connected to The Source OC, or near popular dinner shows for added convenience.

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