Balboa Park Carousel

Balboa Park Carousel This 1910, all-original Herschell-Spillman carousel has been delighting generations of San Diegans Amusement & Theme Park
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Under the spirit of Artemis 🌙🌿Guardian of wild places, of wonder, of timeless rituals… some magic never stops turning.St...
04/11/2026

Under the spirit of Artemis 🌙🌿

Guardian of wild places, of wonder, of timeless rituals… some magic never stops turning.

Step into a story that’s been spinning for generations at the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel.

Stop by this weekend and let yourself be carried for a moment.

Sat + Sun | 11–5:30 PM

Last chance before Spring Break wraps!Catch a ride this week.Open daily — 11-5:30pm 🎠
04/05/2026

Last chance before Spring Break wraps!

Catch a ride this week.

Open daily — 11-5:30pm 🎠

Have you ridden yet?Stop by and play the historic brass ring game!We’re open daily — 11-5:30pm ✨
04/04/2026

Have you ridden yet?

Stop by and play the historic brass ring game!

We’re open daily — 11-5:30pm ✨

No screens. Just this ✨Open daily for Spring Break 11-5:30pm
04/03/2026

No screens. Just this ✨

Open daily for Spring Break 11-5:30pm

Have you picked your ride yet?Stork, frog, giraffe… they’re all waiting.Open daily 11-5:30pm 🪶🐸🦒🎠
04/02/2026

Have you picked your ride yet?

Stork, frog, giraffe… they’re all waiting.

Open daily 11-5:30pm 🪶🐸🦒🎠

One of the USA’s most cherished attractions… right here in Balboa Park 🎠Open every day this week 11:00 AM–5:30 PM ✨
04/01/2026

One of the USA’s most cherished attractions… right here in Balboa Park 🎠

Open every day this week 11:00 AM–5:30 PM ✨

03/28/2026

The Balboa Park Carousel is spinning all through spring break! We’re open daily Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 for San Diego Unified’s non-instructional days, plus regular weekend hours this Saturday and Sunday and next weekend (April 4-5) from 11am to 5:30pm.

All ages are welcome. Little ones who aren’t ready to ride the carousel solo can hop on the butterfly or airplane kiddie rides instead.

Grab the family and come enjoy a ride, we hope to see you there! 🎠

03/14/2026

San Diego spring is here and Balboa Park Carousel is spinning with joy. 🎠🌸

Come spend your weekend at Balboa Park, where the weather is perfect, the flowers are blooming and good days don’t get much brighter than this. ☀️🍃

📌Balboa Park Carousel is open every weekend and San Diego Unified School District public holidays, from 11am–5pm.

With spring break on the horizon Balboa Park Carousel will also be open daily from March 28th through April 5th! 🌅✨

Happy Sunny Saturday from Balboa Park Carousel! ☀️ Open regular hours this weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 5:30...
02/21/2026

Happy Sunny Saturday from Balboa Park Carousel! ☀️

Open regular hours this weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 5:30PM. 🎠

Holiday hours are in full swing at Balboa Park Carousel, and yes, everyone is dressed for the occasion. 🎁🧑‍🎄We’re open t...
12/23/2025

Holiday hours are in full swing at Balboa Park Carousel, and yes, everyone is dressed for the occasion. 🎁🧑‍🎄

We’re open through the school break, with holiday hours through January 4th! 🎠✨ We’ll be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Grab your family, come take a spin, and see which festive animal you end up on! 🎄

Located behind the Spanish Village Art Center, just steps from the zoo.

School’s out and Balboa Park Carousel is spinning with joy!🎠 The carousel will be open all week starting tomorrow, durin...
12/20/2025

School’s out and Balboa Park Carousel is spinning with joy!🎠 The carousel will be open all week starting tomorrow, during our regular hours and the public school non-instructional days. A perfect excuse to take a break with the family, and get into the holiday spirit.✨

Stop by for a festive ride and say hello to our decorated animals! 🎄

Open Special Hours: December 18th-January 2nd from 11AM-5:30PM! *Closed on December 25th and New Year’s Day * 🎊

Address

1889 Zoo Place
San Diego, CA
92101

Telephone

+16192390512

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