College Spring Break in Buena Park: Coasters, Craft Brews & Comedy

Day 1

Roller coasters are king at Knott’s Berry Farm where you can check out GhostRider—the longest, tallest, and fastest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast—and HangTime, the first and only dive coaster in California. Spring is the perfect time to head to the park as the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival brings boysenberry everything! Buena Park is the birthplace of this unique berry and made the area the world-famous destination that it is today. Enhance your thrill-seeking experience by securing discount tickets for an unforgettable adventure at Knott's Berry Farm. And for a complete culinary journey, don't miss exploring the Knott's Food Guide, revealing the best bites at every restaurant in the park.

Sip boysenberry boba, or even a boysenberry beer, while you chow down on over 75 one-of-a-kind boysenberry-inspired dishes. Grab a tasting card to try out favorites like boysenberry-glazed wings, boysenberry quesadillas, and boysenberry grilled sausage. Save room for the the boysenberry fun bun—a funnel cake and cinnamon bun combo that is slathered in boysenberry frosting (it’s as epic as it sounds). Insider tip: the Starbucks in the park is the only place you can buy the elusive Boysenberry Frappuccino!

Day 2

Kick off your day with a jolt of Cuban coffee and a sweet pastry at Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. This recent addition to the Buena Park food scene was named Best of the Southland by the Los Angeles Times and you’ll understand why when you visit. Drool-worthy cakes and pastries fill the shelves but it’s the papa rellena—a deep-fried mashed potato ball stuffed with picadillo—that makes the crowds line up.

Keep your foodie adventures going with a visit to The Source OC. This food hall offers a wide variety of epic eats like injeolmi toast at Monday to Sunday Cafe, Japanese cheesecake at Cheesetella, croffles at Don Melt, or mochi donuts at Mochinut. Head to the top floor and visit Gangnam House, where you can have all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ from traditional Bulgolgi and Galbi to high-quality dry aged beef. If you still have some appetite left after your foodie tour at The Source, stop by Portillo's and grab yourself a Chicago-style hot dog and a chocolate cake shake - yes, they do put an entire slice of cake.

Craft brew aficionados will also want to make the 15 minute journey to the La Palma Beer Trail to sample from over 75 different brews on tap at 10 breweries. Many are walking distance from each other and they are just a short Uber ride back to your Buena Park hotel.

SoCal's Fun City also has amazing choices for dinner theater: Pirates Dinner Adventure for the swashbucklers and Medieval Times for when you want to watch live swordplay, falconry, and horsemanship. You’ll feel part of the action whichever one you choose. Be sure to enhance your experience by checking out our deals page for exclusive offers on dinner theater admission, making your night of entertainment even more enjoyable.