When is Balboa Park Carousel open?
Mon–Wed 11 AM–5:30 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 11 AM–5:30 PM.
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Balboa Park Carousel
- 4.7384 reviews
- $
- Open now · till 5:30 pm
A beautifully restored historic carousel in the heart of Balboa Park, offering a whimsical, family-friendly atmosphere surrounded by gardens and museums. Expect classic hand-carved horses, short nostalgic rides, and plenty of photo opportunities — a must-visit for families and sightseers exploring the park.
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Balboa Park Carousel in short
When is the best time to visit Balboa Park Carousel?
It's at its best afternoons and mornings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
How much does Balboa Park Carousel cost?
Google lists its prices as $.
Where is Balboa Park Carousel?
1889 Zoo Pl,San Diego, CA 92101.
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 5:30 pm
- Best in the afternoon
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5:30 pm- monday
- 11 AM–5:30 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–5:30 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–5:30 PM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 11 AM–5:30 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–5:30 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–5:30 PM
Where and how
- 1 Balboa Park Carousel
- 2 Daniel's Coffee · 2 min
- 3 Parque Balboa · 3 min
- 4 Botanical Building · 5 min
- 5 Rose and Cactus Gardens · 6 min
Good to know
- Price $
- Good with kids
- Good for small groups
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 384 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Historic landmarks
- Gardens
- Playgrounds
The feel
- Historic
- Lively
- Family friendly
- Tourists
Around Egyptian Quarter
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer from 2 pm.
Light layerFrom 2 pm