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Pixieland Spinning teacups, dragon coaster, merry-go-round, and a miniature train ride. 925 -689-8841, 2740 East Olivera Rd., Concord, www.pixieland.com
Six Flags Marine World More than 25 rides, a wildlife park, and oceanarium. For kids, a Looney Tunes park with gentle rides; for adventure seekers, seven roller coasters. 2001 Marine World Pkwy., Vallejo, 707-643-6722, www.sixflags.com/parks/marineworld
Waterworld USA More than nine different water rides. Take a relaxing tube ride down the Kaanapali Kooler, a 15-foot-wide, 1,000-foot-long river that is Northern California's largest, or jet down four stories on the Typhoon Double Tube Slides. 1950 Waterworld Pkwy, Concord, 925-609-1360, www.sixflags.com/parks/waterworldconcord
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