Military Discounts Bay Area - Memorial Day Weekend and Beyond

As I share some of the great military discounts available this month, I also want to take a moment to highlight what Memorial Day truly means.

As someone who has served and experienced the heartbreaking loss of comrades, Memorial Day holds deep meaning for me. It’s not just a day off—it’s a time to remember the brave men and women who never made it home. Their sacrifice is why we have the freedoms we do today. ❤️

Let’s enjoy the moments with our families, but also carry the memory of those who gave everything.

We've rounded up some of the best May 2025 military discounts across the Bay Area — from family fun to everyday essentials:

🎢 Theme Parks & Attractions

California's Great America (Santa Clara)🎟 Free admission May 23–26 for active-duty and veteran military.🎟 Up to 6 discounted tickets for family/friends are available online for only $26.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo) & Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia)🎟 Free admission for military during Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–26).🎟 Deep discounts for friends and family available online - $29 per person through ID.ME.

Gilroy Gardens (Gilroy)🎟 Free admission May 24–26 with military ID.🎟 50% off up to 6 guests at the gate.

California State Parks🎟 Free admission for military and veterans on Memorial Day at most state parks.

THIS discount is one of the best discounts in the Area and lasts through June 30th. Especially for summer camp! Even better, it's located in Mountain View!

Shoreline Lake: To ensure everyone gets a chance to try different ways to enjoy their free time, we’re offering current members of the military and their families a special rate (starting Memorial Day Weekend, 50% off through June 30th) towards kids' summer camps and the weekend-based teen/adult watersports classes.

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