Such a fun carousel to ride! The artwork on the carousel and the animals is beautiful. The music is classic carousel music, which really adds to the fun. If you sit on one of the outside non-moveable animals you can play their brass ring game in hopes of winning a free ride on the carousel. A lot of fun, and it’s only $3 a ticket! A timeless attraction and something that brings out the kid in everyone. It was beautifully made and has been a constant fun attraction in Balboa Park since 1922.
This "trail" consists of places where backpackers hang out such as cafes, restaurants, bars etc. It's cool that fellow travelers can recommend many places to eat/drink/go but might be a bit of a shame to travel all the way to spend all time with foreigners rather than locals!