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Beach Attendance Outweighs Theme and
Amusement Park Attendance 20 to 1
Beaches are the most
popular tourist attraction in the state. State beaches account
for 2.7% of State Park holdings, but more than 72% of State
Park attendance.
Statewide
California Beach Attendance Days (per year):
• Residents (day trips) 345,780,000
• Residents (over-night trips) 135,972,000
• Out of State Visitors 85,010,000 Total: 566,762,000
Source: San Francisco State University, 1997
California Theme and Amusement Park Attendance:
• Disneyland,
Anaheim 11,610,000
• Universal Studios, Universal City 4,625,000
• Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park 4,000,000
• Sea World, San Diego 3,300,000
• Six Flags Magic Mt., Valencia 3,200,000
• Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz 3,000,000 Total: 29,735,000
Source: CA Outdoor Recreation Plan, 1993
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