Honor Your Veteran With A Weekend Getaway to Buena Park

The City of Buena Park honors the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military with special Veteran’s Day offers, including discounted hotel rates, reduced admission to top attractions, and dining discounts throughout the city. Located in the heart of Southern California, Buena Park makes it easy to turn a meaningful holiday into a memorable getaway. To view the full list of military offers, visit: bit.ly/4biTJd7

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Day 1: Arrival & Local Favorites

Start your Veteran’s Day weekend by checking into one of Buena Park’s comfortable hotels, many offering special military rates, spacious suites, complimentary breakfast, and convenient access to local attractions. During Military Tribute Days, Knott’s Hotel also offers special packages for eligible military personnel, featuring discounted room rates and complimentary park admission. Begin your visit with a stop at Porto’s Bakery & Café, a Southern California favorite known for Cuban pastries, potato balls, and signature desserts. As part of its Veteran’s Day tradition, Porto’s also offers complimentary pastries to U.S. military veterans as a gesture of appreciation. Continue the day at Knott’s Berry Farm, California’s first theme park and home to thrilling coasters, live entertainment, and boysenberry treats–created from a fruit invented here. Veterans can enjoy discounts to ticket admissions can purchase up to 6 tickets for family and friends.
End the evening with dinner at Rock & Brews, where Veterans Day includes complimentary meals from a specially curated menu. For immersive entertainment, experience Buena Park’s dinner shows, where guests enjoy multi-course dining alongside interactive performances that bring the story to life.

Variety of dishes at SUP Noodle Bar in Buena Park, CA

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Day 2: Culture, History & Dining

Start your morning at Black Bear Diner for classic American comfort food and hearty portions. Guests staying at Hampton Inn & Suites or Fairfield Inn & Suites can also enjoy complimentary hot breakfast. After breakfast, take a short drive from Buena Park to explore Orange County’s rich cultural and historical landmarks. Visit the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda or the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, both offering veteran-friendly experiences and exhibits honoring American history and service. For a meaningful local visit, Heroes Hall in Costa Mesa offers free admission and veteran-focused exhibits.
Return to Buena Park for dinner at award-winning Sup Noodle Bar, a local favorite known for pho, noodles, and Vietnamese comfort food, where veterans and active-duty military receive a discount. For dinner and entertainment, visit John’s Incredible Pizza for an all-you-can-eat buffet, arcade games, bowling, bumper cars, and laser tag, plus Veterans discount.

Knott's Independence Hall at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA

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Day 3: History & Reflection

Start the day with breakfast at Paul’s Place, a classic diner serving comfort food favorites with a military discount for veterans. Before heading home, visit Knott’s Independence Hall, a free brick-by-brick replica of the original Philadelphia landmark featuring a replica Liberty Bell and historic exhibits. For one last meal, stop by Good Buns for wagyu smash burgers and loaded chili fries, and take advantage of their military discount before hitting the road.

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