In addition to major urban destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego (see [link to] Major Cities), major tourist attractions in California tourist include theme parks, national parks, and state parks. The following statistics for these attractions are based on 2005 data as reported by the California Travel and Tourism Commission's in their California Fast Facts, 2006 report.1
Disneyland
® and |
20,380,000 |
Universal Studios Hollywood |
4,700,000 |
SeaWorld, San Diego |
4,100,000 |
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park |
3,470,000 |
San Diego Zoo |
3,100,000 |
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz |
3,000,000 |
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia |
2,835,000 |
Paramount's Great America, Santa Clara |
2,070,000 |
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey |
1,884,000 |
Six Flags Marine World, Vallejo |
1,537,000 |
Legoland, Carlsbad |
1,430,000 |
San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park |
1,400,000 |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
13,602,629 |
San Francisco Maritime Museum |
3,976,056 |
Yosemite National Park |
3,304,144 |
Point Reyes National Seashore |
1,988,585 |
Fort Point National Historic Site |
1,682,041 |
Joshua Tree National Park |
1,375,111 |
Sequoia National Park |
1,004,843 |
Cabrillo National Monument |
826,615 |
Death Valley National Park |
800,113 |
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area |
740,275 |
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park |
4,578,683 |
Huntington State Beach |
3,062,714 |
Sonoma Coast State Beach |
3,059,141 |
Seacliff State Beach |
2,916,181 |
Bolsa Chica State Beach |
2,695,594 |
San Onofre State Beach |
2,551,463 |
Doheny State Beach |
1,984,200 |
Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area |
1,871,162 |
New Brighton State Beach |
1,674,889 |
Malibu Lagoon State Beach |
1,546,979 |
| (Based on 2004/2005 fiscal year visitation) | |
|
CA Residents |
Non-Residents |
Dining |
76.3 |
15.2 |
Shopping |
59.8 |
12.6 |
Entertainment |
53.6 |
12.6 |
Sightseeing |
45.4 |
12.6 |
Theme/Amusement Parks |
26.8 |
7.6 |
Beach/Waterfront |
20.6 |
5.7 |
Nightlife |
14.4 |
2.7 |
Nat'l/State Parks |
12.4 |
3.4 |
Museum/Art Exhibit |
10.3 |
3.0 |
Visit Historic Site |
8.2 |
2.3 |
Nature/Culture/Eco |
6.2 |
1.9 |
Group Tour |
6.2 |
1.5 |
Camping |
6.2 |
0.8 |
Golf |
2.1 |
0.8 |
Snow Skiing |
2.1 |
0.4 |
| (in millions of visits) | ||
1 California Tourism, California Fast Facts, 2006, http://www.visitcalifornia.com/media/uploads/files/FastFacts-8-06_FINAL2.pdf, page 1.
