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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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

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8.6/10 Excellent! (2,326 reviews)

Clean Quite convenient

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The Sofia Hotel

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Mar 22 - Mar 28

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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,508 reviews)

Didn’t use the pool. They only do mini cleans. This is my third time staying. Staff are very friendly. It is very safe , the view is great and the stay is very pleasant. But I think it’s time they update their furniture in the rooms and offer full cleaning for people who stay more than two days.

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