Vacation Big: Where to Splurge in Buena Park, CA
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Vacation Big: Where to Splurge in Buena Park, CA

If your vacation motto is "go big or go home," then Buena Park, California is your ultimate playground. Located just 20 miles from Los Angeles and 5 miles from Disneyland, this vibrant city is packed with thrills, flavor, and plenty of ways to treat yourself. We're talking Fast Lane passes, steakhouse sizzle, rooftop pools, and enough retail therapy to make you buy a new suitcase. Whether you're living it up at Knott's with a private tour guide and all-day eats, or toasting with witchy cocktails after a seafood feast, this is how you do Buena Park in high-roller mode.
Knott's Berry Farm - Fiesta Village
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Fast Passes and Cabanas
If you're looking to live your best theme park life, Knott's Berry Farm — California’s original theme park—is ready to deliver, VIP-style. Skip the lines and ride like royalty with a Fast Lane pass—just be sure to check the Fast Lane availability calendar before you go. Fuel up with Premium All-Day Dining so you can power through adrenaline-pumping coasters like GhostRider and Silver Bullet, a suspended coaster with loops and corkscrews, without missing a beat. Be sure to elevate your experience with a FunPix pass, granting you unlimited digital photos from rides and park photographers. Book a VIP Tour and enjoy a personal guide, six hours of priority ride access, reserved show seating, covered parking, and a completely stress-free experience.

When it’s time to trade the thrills of roller coasters for some relaxation, head over to Knott's Soak City, a 15-acre water park just across from Knott's Berry Farm. Here, you can splurge on a private cabana, where you’ll have your own shaded retreat complete with four inner tubes, food and drink service, and a cozy spot to relax between water slides and wave pools. The park itself is packed with over 20 exciting water attractions, from high-speed slides like the Vortex to the relaxing Lazy River.

The Cauldron
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Dining in Style
Craving a dinner that doubles as a conversation starter? Nothing says “I came to eat” like a tomahawk steak sizzling its way to your table at Gaucho Grill. This Argentinian steakhouse pulls out all the stops, with everything from savory empanadas to luxurious wagyu ribeye. Prefer your meats with a side of K-pop vibes? Head to Kyung Bok Kung Korean BBQ, where high-quality meat is cooked tableside by your own personal grill master—because cooking your own food is cool, but watching someone else do it while you snack on banchan? Even better. Moon Beach Sashimi and Grill is the go-to spot for the freshest seafood, from abalone to octopus to flounder. When night falls and you're ready for a spellbinding nightcap, make your way to The Cauldron. This witchy little hideaway serves potions like the Raven's Claw, a captivating mix of dark rum, pineapple juice, and a Chambord float, perfect for a night out with the whole coven.

Dinner with a show is always a fun way to enjoy a night in Buena Park. Step into your royal era at Medieval Times, where knights clash, horses prance, and the Queen presides over a feast fit for a monarch. Upgrade your night with the Queen's Royalty package to get VIP seating and a framed group photo to remember the fun you had cheering on your knight to victory. Prefer pirates over pageantry? Swashbuckle your way over to Pirates Dinner Adventure, where you'll cheer and chant as pirates swing from ropes and battle for treasure. Go all in with the VIP Experience and you’ll score primo seats, a pirate flag, bandana, and beaded necklace—plus a photo book to relive the glory long after the ship has sailed.

Bamboo Wellness
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Wellness for the Win
Ready to melt into vacation mode? De-stress with a tension-taming deep tissue massage or share a blissful couples session with your partner at Bamboo Wellness. Want to turn things up a notch? K Spa is your spot for a traditional Korean spa experience—detoxifying dry and steam saunas, a chill-out session in the ice room, and a peaceful recharge in the salt room. Upgrade your experience with a Gold Scrub Massage that starts with a traditional Korean body scrub and finishes with a full-body massage, collagen face mask, and luxe hair treatment.

Retail Therapy to the Rescue
If you're craving some retail therapy, head over to The Source OC, a modern shopping and entertainment hub where you can explore trendy boutiques, enjoy innovative dining, and and play a virtual round of golf at Olympic Golf Zone, a sports bar and restaurant with cutting-edge screen golf and baseball batting cages. Just ten minutes away, you'll find The Outlets at Orange, an open-air outlet mall featuring top brands like Nike, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom Rack, Saks Off 5TH and Neiman Marcus Last Call—perfect for fashion, accessories, and more. Want to take it up a notch? South Coast Plaza, one of the most prestigious shopping centers in the U.S., is just a 20-minute drive from Buena Park, offering high-end retailers like Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton. If you're ready to splurge on vacation, the Buena Park area places the best of Southern California’s upscale shopping just minutes away.

Crash in Comfort at Affordable Luxury Hotels
After a full day of theme park thrills and epic eats, you’ll need a comfy crash pad—and Buena Park delivers. Kick back around the outdoor fire pits at Courtyard Marriott Buena Park, where you can toast to an action-packed day. Or, take your chill to new heights with a sunset swim at Hilton Buena Park’s rooftop pool. If winding down in your jammies is more your style, the Knott's Hotel has you covered with in-room dining from Thirty Acres Kitchen. Check out all our hotels and find the perfect one to give you the royal treatment.
After a long day of excitement, choose from over a dozen comfortable and affordable hotels in Buena Park. Check out our ‘suite’ hotel and ticket deals. To start planning your SoCal vacation, order your FREE Buena Park Travel Guide.

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