Many carousels are a traditional horse design, some have beautifully carved endangered animals. Some animals gently rise up and down, while others stand still. We all have our favorites, so round and round you go on a ride all members of the family will enjoy.

San Francisco Carousel at Pier 39

Conservation Carousel at The Oakland Zoo

Herschell-Spillman Carousel at Golden Gate Park

Dentzel Carousel at The San Francisco Zoo

1. Herschell-Spillman Carousel

Address: Golden Gate Park near the Koret Children’s Quarter, San Francisco, (415) 847-1726
Hours: Open everyday, 10am-4:30pm (Closed on rainy days. They also operate the concession stand.)
Cost: 12+/$2, 6-12 years/$1, under 5 (free)

2. Dentzel Carousel

Address: San Francisco Zoo, (415) 753-7080
Hours: Open everyday, 10am-4:45pm (closed on maintenance and reserved days)
Cost: $3 per ride/standing adult with child is free

3. Conservation Carousel

Address: Oakland Zoo, (510) 632-9525
Hours: Open everyday, 10am-4:30pm (closed on rainy days)
Cost:

4. LeRoy Carousel

Address: Children’s Creativity Museum in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco
Hours: Open everyday, 10am-5pm
Cost: $4 per person (good for 2 rides), $3 with paid museum admission

5. San Francisco Carousel

Address: Pier 39, San Francisco, (949) 715-0614
Hours: Open everyday, 10am-10pm (weather and season pending)
Cost: $3 per ride, $5 for 2 rides

6. Carousel Columbia

Address: Great America, Santa Clara
Hours: Open everyday
Cost: Free with admission
Tallest double decker carousel in the world.

7. Seaport Carousel

Address: Six Flags, Vallejo
Hours: Open everyday
Cost: Free with admission

8. Herschell-Spillman Merry-Go-Round

Address: Tilden Park, Berkeley
Hours: Open everyday
Cost: $2 per ride; $10 for 7-ride ticket book

9. Flecto Carousel

Address: Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Hours: Spring schedule: Wednesday through Sunday
Cost: Free with admission, no adults allowed, children must weigh under 60lbs.

10. Iron Horse Carousel

Address: TrainTown, Sonoma
Hours: September-May (Friday, Saturday, Sunday only), May 30-September 1 open daily 10am-5pm
Cost: $2.75 each or 6 coupons/$12.75

11. W.E. "Bill" Mason Carousel