From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby Theme Parks (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA Raging Waters (Attractions & Activities - Theme Parks) 2333 S White Rd, San Jose  CA  95148 • 408-238-9900 Distance: ~4.61 mi         Description: A 23-acre assortment of wild slides, Raging Waters has definite appeal for more mature audiences. You’ll find darkened tube slides, a vast 350,000-gallon wave pool, and even a 10-story flume. Little ones aren’t left out though - Splash Island Adventure is a fabulous multi-level water playground with water cannons, tunnels, slides and dozens of other fun features. Drop Zone (Attractions & Activities - Theme Parks) 4699 Great America Pkwy Paramount's Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara  CA  95054 • 408-988-1776 Distance: ~6.72 mi         Description: The "Drop Zone" is one of Great America's most popular attractions. This thrilling ride gives you all of four seconds to take in the view of the surrounding valley before dropping you over 200 feet at speeds that are in excess of 60 miles per hour. This freefall is one of the longest in the world. Paramount's Great America (Attractions & Activities - Theme Parks) Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara  CA  95054 • 408-988-1776 Distance: ~7.44 mi User Rating: 6.5 / 10         Description: Paramount's Great America, located just north of San Jose, offers some of the best family-oriented fun in the South Bay area. The park is a great place to spend an afternoon, and you'll find a wide range of entertainment from rides and play areas to games and shows. Great America is the home of such rides as the "Demon," the "Drop Zone," a James Bond ride called "License to Thrill," "Stealth," the world's first flying roller coaster; and an IMAX theater. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.