Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles is a separately gated water park in Valencia, California, sitting right next to Six Flags Magic Mountain. It opened on June 16, 1995, as the original Hurricane Harbor location, a brand that Six Flags later expanded to other cities across the country.
Built on land that once held a lake at Magic Mountain, the 22-acre park was constructed quickly after the 1994 season ended so it could debut the following summer. Since opening, it has grown well beyond its original lineup, adding attractions like the funnel raft ride Tornado in 2004 and the launch-capsule slides Bonzai Pipelines in 2014, while retaining early features such as Taboo Tower and a wave pool.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Valencia, California
- Opened: June 16, 1995
- Size: About 22 acres
- Adjacent park: Six Flags Magic Mountain
- Notable slide: Tornado (opened 2004, ProSlide funnel ride)
- Original attractions: Taboo Tower, lazy river, wave pool
- Operating season: Late spring through early fall
The Ride Experience
Guests can ride Tornado, a ProSlide funnel raft attraction that drops riders from about 75 feet through a tunnel before spinning them through a wide funnel bowl. Other favorites include Black Snake Summit, a set of enclosed speed slides that opened in 1997, and Bonzai Pipelines, a group of trapdoor body slides with launch capsules added in 2014. The park also offers gentler options like a lazy river and a wave pool for families and younger visitors.
Taboo Tower has been part of the park lineup since opening day in 1995, offering a mix of enclosed spiral chutes and steep straight drops from about 65 feet up. Over the years, Six Flags has periodically refreshed the slide lineup and surrounding areas rather than leaving the park unchanged since its debut.
History and Recent Changes
The park was built where a lake at Magic Mountain once stood, with construction wrapping up fast enough for a June 1995 opening. It marked the debut of the Hurricane Harbor brand, which Six Flags later brought to other properties around the country. After the 2024 season, Six Flags began renovation work at the Valencia location ahead of its 30th anniversary, including new splash-pad features, refreshed slide areas, and expanded shaded seating.
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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles FAQs
When did Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles open?
It opened on June 16, 1995, making it the original Hurricane Harbor water park in the Six Flags chain.
Is Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles included with Magic Mountain admission?
No, it is a separately gated water park next to Six Flags Magic Mountain, and guests typically need separate or combined admission to visit both.
What is the park’s most popular slide?
Tornado, a ProSlide funnel raft ride added in 2004, is one of the park’s signature attractions, alongside Black Snake Summit and Bonzai Pipelines.
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