Ok How can you not want to ride on the carousel especially with your grandkids! Even if you can't…read moreor do not want to this historic beauty brings back so many memories you cannot enjoy it . Each ride is 6$ and full of memories!

Listing your business hours would really help. We arrived at 8:40 p.m. on a Saturday and were…read moreturned away. The employee told us they close at 8:45, but there were no posted hours to confirm that. Several disappointed kids were turned away as well. The village was busy, so it was frustrating to be refused service before the alleged closing time.

Such a cute neighborhood to visit. I came here recently and stopped by the local ramen shop…read more Although it was night time, I still noticed that there were so many businesses open and honestly, it was thriving. There are so many shops in this neighborhood too, making it a great place to shop and eat and simply spend a day with friends and fam. Def a spot to visit in NCSD.

Carlsbad Village is a great place to walk, shop, and dine. It's quaint, clean, and…read morepedestrian-friendly, with a train station and plenty of crosswalks. The dining scene offers a wide range of options, and some recent favorites include: * Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar * French Corner Cafe * Poki Poki Boba & Brewski * Pop Pie Co. * Shoots Fish and Beer Just across the street is the beautiful Frazee Beach, one of several state beaches in Carlsbad. It features some wide sandy stretches and a great promenade that extends to Tamarack beach. What keeps the village from a 5-star rating? Parking, especially on warm weekends and Friday and Saturday nights. It's no easy feat finding parking anywhere close!

The best park in the Vista/Oceanside area. I come here every day with my son and he loves…read moreinteracting with the other little kids and running around, he's a big fan of the musical section of the park. This is a very kid friendly/parent friendly park, no matter what time you show up, there will always be a good crowd of kids.

Google maps took me to the north end, not the entrance, which was weird! Make sure you google maps…read moreto the entrance and not just the park name. The park isn't too big, but has a good children's play area. When I came there was plenty of parking. The tot lots were pretty busy. Tons of kids. 2 baby swings. My baby loved the swing and all the kids playing. It kept him busy. The grassy area was muddy in some spots. We came for a baby's birthday and they rented out the picnic table area. Good park for your kids!

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.

I went to Knotts and Disneyland with a family group and my 4-yo granddaughter last week. We passed…read morethe carousel at both parks multiple times but the agenda never allowed for my granddaughter to ride the carousel even though she pleaded with everybody. I had my granddaughter all to myself the next two days and remembered there's a carousel at The Great Park in Irvine so I took her. We were there BOTH DAYS! She had a blast! I can't wait for her to visit me again! BONUS the carousel is FREE!!!

5 star approved by 5 year old! Fun park, thanks to the staff at the City of Encinitas!read more

This is such a beautiful hillside park adorned with drought tolerant landscaping that makes it feel…read morelike a peaceful retreat. The upper level has a small children play area. The middle level is for kids 5-12. The lower area has a skating zone and basketball court. The little kids area have an interesting two person swing. The middle level has a cool looking slide that is recently taped off. The fake grass hill was fun to slide down on card board. There are covered tables for eating in the middle and upper section. There is limited street parking and no restroom.

There's a wonderful hidden gem playground for kids here at this park! It's shaded and a big…read moreplayground with swings and monkey ropes in a large structure. Highly recommended for kids

A fantastic park near me that I've driven by but never walked in. Three or four immaculate baseball…read morefields, skate park, kids play area and really great trail of a mile and a half. But the best thing is how they keep it up and the employees that walk around and clean the grills and everything else. Really a fun find try it out.

Super fun and affordable date night!! Thanks David for the ride!…read more Appreciate the value & friendly professional staff :)

I never heard of a parent having to pay just for standing next to a toddler for safety during ride,…read morebut ok, this isn't why I'm mad. First off we got there at 4pm which means they were open for several hours. We are a total 7 children and 3 adults @ $5 per person. It says CASH ONLY. Great, cause that's all we had. So the total is $50. We only had a $100 which means he had to break it. Long story short he was refusing to break it, being extremely rude in front of children with ZERO consideration that we walked all that way just so our children can sit on this ride. Then he goes like " I get a lot of 20's so I have to give away lots of 5's and 10's" lol. And I said " well that's just perfect because our change consists of 2 20's and a 10! " idiot! Rude! Low life! Waste of energy! The Moran bought the change. After we sat on the ride be basically didn't want us to sit on, I can honestly say, save your $100's ppl. He was a short Asian mixed man(a disgrace). He should be fired asap.

On the back of Target at the Irvine Spectrum Center there's a carousel one of two in Irvine. I…read morewould say my favorite is at the Great Park. But when the child wants to go on carousel at that young age. You can't say no!! The lady running the ride, I'm not sure if she had a bad case of "carouselitis" or if she was auditioning for the role of Grumpy Cat, but this lady had a face that could rival a bank vault. I mean, even cute kids saying hello couldn't crack that expression. But hey, we're here for the ride, not a stand-up comedy show that's what the Irvine Improv is for. But hey, for only $3 per child, who can complain? And here's a golden nugget of information: if you're an adult accompanying a child under 40 inches, you get to ride for free! Talk about a deal that'll make your inner child jump for joy. Just make sure you're ready to stand next to your pint-sized companion, because you don't want to be that adult squeezed into a kiddie seat. Trust me, it's not a good look.

The carousel is one of the ride attractions at Irvine Spectrum. It is located near Dave & Buster's…read morein the center of the shopping complex. Carousel costs $3 for a single ride, with cost savings for 6 and 12 rides. If you have a child that you regularly bring here for carousel rides, it makes sense to buy in bulk. Tickets can be purchased at the Guest Services kiosk nearby. Carousel is moderately long at about 3-5 minutes in my guesstimate. It starts off slow and speeds up as the ride progresses. While the carousel has antique horses, there are other animals to ride like a deer, panda and tiger. Though if you are videoing, horses are the closest to the front. Overall, the carousel at Irvine Spectrum is worthwhile as it is a nice ride to bring your kids to while shopping here.