Who said going around in endless circles is a bad thing? Zip up and down and go round and round on Balboa Park Carousel. This carnival ride will spin you all the way back to your childhood!

If you're planning to stick around a while in Central San Diego, Balboa Park Carousel is a great place to start your exploring. This spinning amusement ride is one of numerous attractions worth checking out here. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and San Diego State University are also waiting to be explored close by.

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We loved everything about our stay at the property except for the moments that we did watch the television. The connection was glitchy and buffered more than one would expect and the WiFi was similar. Small issue when you are out and about but nonetheless it is an area for improvement.

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