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Buena Park beaches -
You'll think you're at the beach when you enter the gate at Knott's Berry Farms'
seasonal Soak City USA splashing good-time experience. From the statue of a
surfer riding a wave to the Bikini Clad girls painted on placards above dressing
rooms, this easily could be the beach. The signs are all there.
In reality, you can have a Buena Park
beach vacation by driving to the nearest beaches some 20 minutes by car along
Beach Blvd. The home of Knottt's Berry Farm is just a hop-skip from Disneyland in
Anaheim and from Huntington Beach down on the coast in westerly direction.
Tourists and vacationers have a hard time
getting all their sight-seeing done when visiting California, the 8th largest
economy, and a state unto itself. There are mountains, deserts, state parks,
state beaches and some national parks all offering scenery not found anywhere on
earth except in glorious California.
But by the numbers, beaches rank around
the top attractions, next to Disneyland. So we pose the question? Why not have
your theme park fun, and your beach sunburn as well?
For
inland beach vacations in
Buena Park, the only beach treatments you will find are the Soak City decor,
some hotel decorations, and signage such as "Beach Boulevard", which is the
biggest, clearest reminder that you are on street that connects to a beach.
When to go? Any time of year is fine. Soak
City is closed during the winter months though it may open occasionally. Don't
count on it for your winter splash. But do count on the beaches of Huntington
Beach, open 365 days per year. Hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at night and the
beach parking lots do charge. You can always try to park your car on a
residential street and walk to the beach. Best options for that are on the
numbered streets north of the HB Pier, and the best time to find free parking is
between Sep.15 and June 15.
Why stay in Buena Park for a beach
vacation? We can offer at least three reasons, maybe more. Knott's Berry Farm is
the biggest one. But on the same boulevard are several more--Pirates Dinner
Adventure, and Medieval Times. These two dining experiences are really fun
family events. I've enjoyed them by myself, too. With laughter, roaring, boo-ing
at pirates and interactive audience participation, you become friends with your
neighbors rather quickly. |
