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Santa Monica Pier Carousel

Santa Monica Pier Carousel

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Downtown Santa Monica, Santa Monica
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8.5/10
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    Monera A.
    "The best sunset is here and some of the performers are great."(4 Tips)
    Kim H.
    "Cute and fun to see."(2 Tips)
    Alwyn L.
    "only pier"(4 Tips)
    Dyah A.
    "Santa Monica beach"(3 Tips)
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  • Lili R.
    Lili RuedaSeptember 19, 2015
    Beautiful and relaxing . Take the time to sit on a bench and enjoy
  • Monera A.heart icon on user image
    Monera AOctober 3, 2017
    The best sunset is here and some of the performers are great.
  • Derek F.
    Derek FromsonMarch 31, 2013
    Lot of fun for small kids and adults; unusual in that adults pay to ride the carousel and toddlers under 3 are free. Length of ride: good. Speed: a bit faster than other carousels like the LA Zoo.
  • Alwyn L.
    Alwyn LoaNovember 7, 2012
    Its the only pier I know with drive on parking its ten dollars but its the easiest parking in L.A. Drive under the "World Famous Santa Monica Pier" sign and right onto the pier.
  • Dyah A.
    Dyah ArizawatiApril 7, 2013
    Spring is best time to visit Santa Monica beach and surrounding area.
  • Marty O.heart icon on user image
    Marty O.December 31, 2015
    Get your Pier Burger right away, then walk it off on the beach
  • Westin Hotels & Resorts
    Many movies have been filmed using the carousel, including Beverly Hills Cop and The Net.
  • Wayner B.heart icon on user image
    Wayner BechelliDecember 10, 2014
    Amazing air! You can live the real california dremin' in Santa Monica!
  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SAugust 25, 2015
    Very cute. Two dollars for adults.
  • Sara A.heart icon on user image
    Sara AhmedDecember 29, 2016
    Magical sunset❤️
  • Marj B.
    Marj BAugust 19, 2014
    Great fun for the family...kids love it
  • Rich w.heart icon on user image
    Rich wangApril 1, 2019
    Kinda tourissy but worth the view
  • Katrina
    KatrinaJanuary 27, 2015
    Indoor carousel! Must stop for tourists.
  • Kim H.
    Kim HolstNovember 9, 2014
    Cute and fun to see.
  • Laura D.
    Laura Deltoro-lopezDecember 9, 2012
    Best funnel cakes... And they have dippin-dots!!!
  • Michael L.
    Michael LeeMay 26, 2017
    Great place to people watch
  • USarmySFCret
    USarmySFCretMarch 12, 2012
    Did you know that there is also an iSpy mission near here? Play iSpy on your iPhone to solve. @iSpy
  • Mary F.
    Mary FierroOctober 3, 2011
    Soo much fun! Check out some of the acts on the boardwalk :)
  • Louis V.
    Louis VelazquezApril 19, 2011
    Come on do I really have to say how kewl this is? and the view wow
  • Rey Kennedy O.
    Rey Kennedy OparaochaSeptember 1, 2012
    Romantic, yes.
  • Chris L.
    Chris LeeJune 14, 2011
    Skip the horses on the outside - they don't go up & down. Read more
  • benjermin p.
    benjermin perryMay 10, 2010
    I was there yesterday for like the 7th time in a couple months
  • Tsega D.
    Tsega DinkaDecember 20, 2010
    Endless fun
  • Natasha N.
    Natasha NoMarch 10, 2016
    Praia, pier, artistas de rua, restaurantes, compras, por do sol.
  • Ronaldo M.heart icon on user image
    Ronaldo MatosoOctober 19, 2016
    Onde tudo acontece muita gente restaurantes lojinhas e calor
  • Dmytroheart icon on user image
    DmytroJanuary 4, 2015
    Пляж, пирс, карусели, детская площадка
  • Philippe L.heart icon on user image
    Philippe LouAugust 14, 2016
    Attention, nous somme tombés ce jour là sur une caissière qui a tenté de nous arnaquer. Soyez vigilant.
  • Jose J.
    Jose JimenezJuly 28, 2013
    Bonito lugar
  • Claudio M.heart icon on user image
    Claudio MaureiraApril 10, 2015
    Digno de conocerse
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