Coasters, Concerts & Summer Nights in Buena Park, CA
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Coasters, Concerts & Summer Nights in Buena Park

Located in the heart of SoCal, Buena Park is packed with summer fun — from theme parks and waterslides to live music, dinner shows, and award-winning dining. Your SoCal summer escape starts here.
Knott's Berry Farm, Summer Nights
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Theme Parks + Summer Thrills
Spend the day at Knott’s Berry Farm, California’s first theme park, where you can ride corkscrew coasters, enjoy live entertainment, meet Snoopy and the PEANUTS gang, and try famous boysenberry treats made from the berry created in Buena Park. Guests can also upgrade with Fast Lane passes to bypass regular lines on select rides and attractions. During summer, Ghost Town Alive! and Knott’s Summer Nights bring live music, seasonal food, and family-friendly games, and entertainment throughout the park. Across the street, the seasonal Knott’s Soak City water park features 23 waterslides, a wave pool, lazy river, and private cabanas perfect for cooling off during warmer months.

Summer Bites & Sweet Treats
Cool off with Buena Park’s best sweet summer treats featuring soft serve, over-the-top shakes, and shaved ice. For something savory, explore Buena Park Koreatown, a 2.5-mile stretch filled with sizzling Korean BBQ and more than 90 restaurants to discover.

burger with a egg over it and some fries on the side
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Live Music + Summer Nights
Enjoy the city’s free Summer Concerts in the Park series featuring live music, food vendors, and community fun. For even more summer entertainment, Dive-In Movies let guests float and splash while watching favorite films under the stars.

Dinner Shows & Nightlife
Buena Park is known for immersive dinner shows including Medieval Times, Pirates Dinner Adventure, and the interactive Murder Mystery dinner experience. After the show, explore Buena Park’s top bars for cocktails and late-night fun.

Stay Close to the Fun
After a full day of summer adventures, relax at one of Buena Park’s affordable and comfortable hotels located near top SoCal attractions. Amenities include shuttle transportation to Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland, complimentary hot breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, on-site restaurants, sauna and steam rooms, and outdoor oasis featuring a rooftop pool, splash pad, outdoor firepits, and relaxing lounge areas.

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