Reply #34: I love places like that

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There were several small amusement parks/tourist attractions in southern California that are now gone:
Santa's Village in Sky Forest, Calfornia and Enchanted Forest, both of them near Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. Japanese Villlage and Deer Park in Buena Park, California. Treasure Island, which was part of Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, and is still there, but is not open to the public any more - it's available for special events, but when I was a kid anyone could go onto it for a small fee. I really miss and love those small theme parks and the quaint rides and overall charm.