Legoland California
Legoland California main entrance | |
| Location | Legoland California Resort, Carlsbad, California, United States |
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| Coordinates | 33°7′36″N 117°18′40″W / 33.12667°N 117.31111°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | March 20, 1999 |
| Owner | Merlin Entertainments |
| General manager | Kurt Stocks |
| Theme | Lego toys and childhood amusement |
| Operating season | Year-round |
| Attendance | 1.4 million (2004) |
| Area | 128 acres (52 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | more than 60 rides |
| Roller coasters | 4 |
| Water rides | 8 |
| Website | Official website |
Legoland California Resort is a theme park in Carlsbad, California, United States, about 35 miles north of San Diego. Opening on March 20, 1999, it was the first Legoland park to open outside of Europe. It has over 60 rides, shows, and attractions, plus a water park, an aquarium and two hotels. The park is currently owned by Merlin Entertainments, which took a controlling interest in 2005. The second park in the United States is Legoland Florida, which opened in 2011. A third park, Legoland New York, opened in May 2021.