Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Magic Mountain is a 262-acre (106 ha) theme park located in the Valencia neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California, north of Los Angeles. It opened on May 30, 1971, as Magic Mountain, a development of the Newhall Land and Farming Company.

In 1979, Six Flags purchased the park and added the name "Six Flags" to the park's title.

With 19 roller coasters, Six Flags Magic Mountain holds the world record for most roller coasters in an amusement park.

When the park opened, there were 500 employees and 33 attractions, many of which were designed and built by Arrow Development Co. which designed and built many of the original attractions at Disneyland.

Location

26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, California
USA

Getting There

Six Flags Magic Mountain is located about 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: The easiest way to get to Six Flags Magic Mountain is by car. The park is located off Interstate 5 and can be accessed via the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. There are several parking options available at the park, including general parking and preferred parking.

By public transportation: You can also reach Six Flags Magic Mountain by taking public transportation. There are several bus routes that serve the park, including the Santa Clarita Transit routes 3 and 7, as well as the Metro Bus line 794. The nearest Metrolink station is the Santa Clarita station, which is about 15 minutes from the park by car.

By shuttle: Several shuttle companies offer transportation to Six Flags Magic Mountain from the Los Angeles area. These shuttles typically depart from popular tourist destinations such as Hollywood and Universal Studios.

Once you arrive at Six Flags Magic Mountain, you can enjoy the park's many roller coasters and other rides, as well as its restaurants and shops. The park is open seasonally and offers special events throughout the year, such as Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park.

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