California has an impressive roster of theme parks. Most notably, the Disneyland Resort is located in the iconic city of Anaheim, considered the ultimate gateway to the Golden State’s best family-friendly attractions. There’s also Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, a cheaper and less crowded alternative to Disneyland. Nevertheless, there are various other underrated amusement parks throughout the state offering a world of family fun. This includes the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, where the agriculture industry is vital to the city’s history and development. This northern California destination opened in 2001 and is about an hour and a half away from San Francisco. What makes the Gilroy Gardens stand out are its many agriculture-themed rides.