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It’s not everyday you can savor a berry that gave rise to a billion dollar theme park empire.Back before Knott’s Berry Farm grew into SoCal’s first theme park, it was a modest berry farm that specialized in the boysenberry—a blackberry, raspberry and loganberry hybrid that was cultivated in the OC in 1924.
People would wait for hours just to get a slice of Mrs. Knott’s boysenberry pie, punch, jam and sherbet.
In 1941, Mr. Knott added a Wild West Ghost Town to keep customers entertained during their wait. Over time, he kept adding attractions and the Ghost Town grew into a popular theme park — years before Disneyland debuted in 1955, just a few miles down the road.
Nowadays, you can treat yourself to these and other boysenberry delights at the California Marketplace located outside the park, which boasts a bakery, a general store and a restaurant serving up a variety of berry-licious goodies.
California Marketplace at Knott’s Berry Farm
5-$15+
Free 3-hour parking with proof of purchase
If you want to ride the roller coasters and thrill rides in the Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, you can save 40% by buying your ticket online for just $44+. Theme park parking is $18.
Knott’s Berry Farms hosts a Boysenberry Festival every April, during which you can indulge in 80 one-of-a-kind boysenberry dishes, libations and more. Theme park admission is required to fully enjoy the festivities.
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