Adventure City from Fullerton: a family visit guide

Adventure City combines family rides with play areas and attractions for different interests. Its listed lineup includes Rescue Ride, Balloon Race, Barnstormer Planes, Freeway Coaster, Rewind Racers, Crank ‘n’ Roll, Express Train, Crazy Bus, Carousel, Drop Zone and Giggle Wheel.

Beyond the rides, the park lists a Petting Farm, Mount Adventurous, Thomas the Tank Engine Creative Play, an Arcade, Stage 39 and Fog Factory. Mount Adventurous is a 24-foot, three-sided rock-climbing tower, while Drop Zone is a 45-foot tower ride. The Carousel is a vintage 1946, 20-horse attraction.

With rides, creative play and other attractions together in one park, you can shape the day around your children’s ages and interests. For a different park outing nearby, compare it with planning a visit to Knott’s Berry Farm.

Admission is listed at $32.95 for each guest age 1 and up, and includes unlimited use of rides, shows and most attractions. The Rock Wall and Arcade require a separately paid fun card. Infants 12 months and younger enter without an admission ticket; everyone else needs one.

Hours vary by date, so check the official site before you go. The last same-day ticket is sold one hour before closing, subject to availability. Free parking is available close to the main entrance.

Check each ride’s restrictions before joining the queue, especially if you’re visiting with younger children. For example, Balloon Race riders must be at least 2 years old and 48 inches tall unless accompanied by a responsible companion.

Freeway Coaster allows riders from 36 inches with a responsible companion, or from 42 inches alone. Rewind Racers requires riders to be 39 inches with an adult or 48 inches to ride alone.

Adventure City is about a 6 km drive from Fullerton Inn. Its address is 1238 South Beach Blvd, Anaheim, California 92804, and the park lists free parking near its main entrance.

OCTA Route 543 runs between Fullerton Transportation Center and Costa Mesa, with operating hours of 5:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and service every 24 minutes throughout the day. The route details provided do not specify a stop or connection at Adventure City. For another way to organize nearby stops, see this practical one-day Fullerton itinerary.

Start by matching children’s heights and ages to the rides they’re keen to try; the Balloon Race, Freeway Coaster and Rewind Racers have different requirements. You can then balance rides with the Petting Farm or Thomas the Tank Engine Creative Play, depending on what suits your group.

Outside food and drinks are not allowed, except bottled water, baby formula or food, and food for guests with special dietary needs. Coolers are not allowed. Guests may bring their own motorized or non-motorized wheelchairs, and the park offers non-motorized all-day wheelchair rentals subject to availability.

All-day lockers are listed at $5. Single- and double-seat stroller rentals are available inside the entrance; the park says these strollers are not intended for infants and cannot be taken outside the park. Animals are not permitted in the theme park except trained service dogs, and animals, including service animals, are not allowed on rides.

For a wider look at nearby options, Fullerton Inn can serve as a base for exploring the Fullerton area.