Knott’s Berry Farm is billed as “America’s First Theme Park” and has been a California favorite since the 1940s. A nostalgic part of a classic Southern California family vacation that’s now packed with some of the most modern thrill rides to date, Knott’s is no longer just a berry farm in a sleepy little town. Knott’s Berry Farm is conveniently located just over 5 miles to the northwest of Disneyland Resort.