Santa Monica Pier Carousel — Attraction in Santa Monica

I have been here plenty to tell you that it’s a great carousel. Never busy and it’s cheap. $3 a ticket will take you around and around. They do take credit cards so that’s great for those of us who don’t carry cash (fyi the ice cream parlor is cash only). The ride is fun and nostalgic. However, and this is why I didn’t give it five stars. Is it just me or lately does it smell like pee inside? I went to get ice cream and ride again last week but man I couldn’t stand the smell. It was pretty bad. Maybe the humidity lately has made it bad? Idk but they need to make it better. Also two weeks ago when I went again there was a person sleeping on the floor to the left when you walk in by some trashcans. Ghetto and weird. Anyways I won’t give up on the carousel but I will give it the sniff test before I buy tickets. The smell was strong and I smelled it as soon as I walked in so I left. Maybe some fans would help. Because it’s a beautiful carousel. They have the chariots for those who are scared or too heavy for the horses :). The carousels 100 year anniversary is coming up and tickets will be .25¢! Hopefully they give it a good scrub and purify the air for that event. Come here and enjoy a ride. I’ve been here many many times and have only smelled the pee once so hopefully it was an...

Very timeless and beautiful! As an adult, I didn’t think I’d get the chance to ride a carousel again, but during my visit to the Santa Monica Pier, I stumbled upon this lovely, historic gem and was thrilled to see that adults were welcome to ride.

Tickets were just $3 USD, and the staff were kind, welcoming, and had no issue with me joining in. The building housing the carousel also featured other well-preserved historical pieces, along with informative displays that added to the charm.

The experience was truly joyful and brought a wave of childhood nostalgia. I had a wonderful time and left with a big smile on my face.

Highly recommend visiting if you're at the Pier! It's a special little...

Cold this time of year(mid Oct) but not bad, nice to bring comfy chairs and maybe a small banket and watch the sun set... It may be a myth- I've been told there's a green light when the sun hits the water right before it sets- I've tried to capture it when I was in Florida, It just looks like a green dot but I didnt have my camera. They have lots of fun vendors and food to try you can't get seafood anymore fresh then off a dock of a beach. I took one star off because the rides weren't up, Which isn't surprising For this time of year, but I still would have enjoyed...