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Historic Carousels

3.9 (8 reviews)
Open • 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Fong T.

We went on Sunday, November 20, 2022. The sign says it's open, but it wasn't. Not sure what happened. We saw a guy inside that looked like maintenance or cleaner.

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Not a good ride for a 2 year old, even though we were with him. It goes pretty fast. We had to ask them to stop the ride. Which they did.

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Great Park Carousel

4.3(19 reviews)
26.2 mi•Oak Creek

Came first weekend in March and carousel was free, which is insane here. What's even more crazy was…read morethat there isn't a huge line, we were able to finish the ride, exit, and jump on the next round. Carousel is in great working condition with all the animals moving up and down. There was also the Great Park Layover going on next door which had a ton of bounce houses available also for free. Great time!

This is a fun little attraction, especially if you have young children. One of the best surprises…read moreis that the carousel is now free to ride--it used to require a fee, so that's a nice bonus. The music creates a pleasant atmosphere, and it's a charming place to stop and enjoy for a few minutes. That said, the carousel could use some maintenance. Many of the animal figures are showing their age, with paint peeling and visible wear in several areas. A few tips before you visit: The carousel is only open Thursday through Sunday, so be sure to check the operating days and hours before making the trip. Parking right next to the carousel can be difficult, especially during busy times. There is another parking lot about a 5-minute walk away that usually has more available spaces and is much easier to use. Overall, it's a nice family-friendly attraction and worth a visit, especially since the rides are now free. Just manage expectations regarding the condition of the carousel and plan ahead for parking.

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Santa Monica Pier

4.0(2.4k reviews)
24.2 mi

Santa Monica Pier has a very iconic image and been the background in numerous movies/TV; so I find…read morethere's no way to give it a low rating. There's ample restaurants(not all the greatest though and very tourist trappy)and of course the awesome mini amusement park with a ferris wheel and carousel. This would be a 5 star venue if not for the safety issues and lack of law enforcement. There are several performers/activists using amplified sound that is WAY too loud and that needs to be rectified and tickets issued for those code violations, not ignored. There was also a murder there this past summer, several fights and many rough characters about. There is an SMPD substation on the pier but was not staffed on some occasions and when it was police were just staying inside when they should regularly be patrolling the pier on foot and/or bicycle.

Not like GTA :p Of…read morecourse this looks nothing like the game. JK no not really. There's so much reconstruction that you really can't enjoy it. Last time I was here maybe 20 years ago, there was plenty of people and shops. I mean I have a picture of a python wrapped around my neck surrounded by masses of people. Now it's a shell of it itself. And during this trip, there were more seagulls than tourists. But I did come in early October so the weather isn't the warmest. Overall three stars. Don't expect much till maybe after construction is done. M

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Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel

5.0(4 reviews)
26.8 mi•Griffith Park

My kids love carousels, and they might particularly love the Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel…read more It's full of colorful animals (or as my one-year-old calls them, "dogs"), a musical merry-go-round that adds extra joy to a day at the L.A. Zoo. My boys are both too small to ride on their own, but they're allowed on with an adult each to accompany them. Tickets cost $3 apiece, but you only need one per rider (adults acting as human seat belts for tiny children ride for free). It's a fair price for how happy the carousel makes the kids, and how cute they look bobbing up and down on their animals. There are all kinds of cool animals on that merry-go-round, but my three-year-old only has eyes for the jumping giraffe (there are two giraffes, but one is stationary). Thankfully his brother is more agreeable, content to ride on the neighboring warthog (which, to be honest, would not be my first choice). Both children are hard to pry loose when the ride is done. My kids love the live animals, but the carousel might well be their favorite part of the zoo. I dread the day when they no longer enjoy the simple pleasure of a merry-go-round. I hope there will be many more rides before then.

Merry-go-rounds are my jammm…read more The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel is one of the finest ones in a lovely setting. Two peacocks happened to screech and roam in this area next to a pavilion during my visit. Roosters got nothin' on 'em. If you hear them, let them amuse you while you purchase ride tokens at the kiosk. Note: get those tokens *early*. Else the kiosk may not be open. Riding on the Carousel is so nostalgic, cheery and just good old-fashioned fun. All sorts of zoo and non-zoo animals to choose as your trusty steed. For five or ten minutes you go up, down, and round and round, grinning with joy, like a child without a care in the world. Don't we all need to re-capture that feeling sometimes? The Carousel at the Los Angeles Zoo. Just do it. :D One of the Mankiewiczes might even acknowledge your Carousel check-in via Twitter. Check out trivia, stats and fun facts about this wonderful Zoo fixture at: http://www.carouselworks.com/carPages/laZoo.htm

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Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel
Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel - This little guy is my favorite ride.

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This little guy is my favorite ride.

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