Knott's Berry Farm is a theme park at 8039 Beach Boulevard in Buena Park, California, with four themed areas, rides and dining. If you're planning a visit from Anaheim, check the park calendar and ticket options before setting out, then use the area layout to shape your day.
- Location: 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.
- Park pattern: Open every day except Christmas Day; hours vary.
- Areas: Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, the Boardwalk and Camp Snoopy.
What to know before visiting Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm groups its attractions into four themed areas, giving you a simple way to organize a visit: Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, the Boardwalk and Camp Snoopy. The park is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, but its operating hours can change.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Admission options include single-visit tickets, Season Passes, group tickets for groups of 15 or more, and military tickets. All guests need a valid admission ticket or Season Pass to enter. Check Knott's Berry Farm's official site before you go for the calendar, hours and current admission offers; confirm ticket terms before purchasing.
Knott's Soak City is a separate seasonal water park, generally open from late May through early September. Check its operating dates and hours along with the theme park's calendar when planning.
How do you get from Anaheim to Knott's Berry Farm?
Driving from Kona Inn takes about 10 minutes. Rideshare services can drop guests at the Main Entrance loading zone, which gives you a direct option without parking.
If you're using public transport, the Buena Park Metrolink station is at 8400 Lakeknoll Drive, at Dale Street. OCTA buses connect from the station down Beach Boulevard to the park gates.
Karmel Shuttle and Extreme Tours also offer reserved hotel transportation from hotels in Anaheim, Garden Grove and Buena Park; the park provides 714-670-3480 for reservations by text or phone.
For drivers, standard parking costs $35 for autos and motorcycles, and $40 for buses and RVs. Lots open approximately one hour before the theme park opens. The Grand Preferred Lot is the closest parking, with preferred parking costing $55 and limited availability.
The California Marketplace metered lot offers up to one hour of complimentary parking; each additional half hour or portion costs $10, up to a $65 daily maximum. Prices and conditions can change, so check the park's parking information before your trip.
How to plan rides and time in the park
Choose a starting area based on the rides you most want to try, then check the park's ride information for height requirements and scheduled closures.
GhostRider and Sierra Sidewinder are among the rides to consider as you map out your day. For a closer look at one of the park's coasters, GhostRider at Knott's Berry Farm has its own ride-planning guide.
Individual rides not shown among scheduled closures may occasionally close. If a particular attraction matters to your plan, check the ride information again before visiting rather than building the day around an assumption.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the park. Same-day re-entry requires valid admission and review of the photo attached to your ticket or Season Pass; some private or special-ticket events do not allow re-entry.
Food and breaks during a visit
Outside food and drinks are generally not permitted. Exceptions include unopened and empty water bottles, baby food, and food for guests with special dietary restrictions. The park offers more than 50 meal options at participating locations through its dining plans.
Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner Restaurant has a long connection to the park: Mrs. Knott and her children served their first customers in a tea room in 1934. For first aid, the First Aid Center is in Ghost Town, with nurses on duty during park operating hours.
Another theme park to consider near Anaheim
Adventure City is another amusement park to consider in Anaheim. Its scale and attractions are distinct from Knott's Berry Farm, so check Adventure City Anaheim details if you're comparing options for a separate outing.
FAQs
Where is Knott's Berry Farm?
The park is at 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620.
Does admission include Knott's Soak City?
Knott's Soak City operates seasonally from late May through early September. Check the park's current admission offers and calendar for the applicable ticket details.
Can you bring food into Knott's Berry Farm?
Outside food and drinks are generally not permitted, with exceptions for unopened and empty water bottles, baby food, and food for guests with special dietary restrictions.